LIFEGUARD & WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR Salary $16.90 - $23.34 Hourly Location Huntington Beach, CA Job Type Temporary Job Number 9008-0225 Department Community and Library Services Department Opening Date 02/08/2023 Description Benefits Questions Description This is Part Time, Non Permanent positionPay Schedule:Lifeguard (Entry or Experienced): $16.90 - $22.65Water Safety Instructor (Entry or Experienced:) $17.41 - $23.34 Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as were looking for the "right people" to serve as Lifeguards and Water Safety Instructors with the Community and Library Services Department. We are seeking energetic, enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to conduct swimming lessons, diving and lifesaving classes; provide lifeguarding duties and patrols pool decks and assists pool manager/aquatics supervisor in the total safety of pool operation and other related work. Please Note: Vacancies for these positions occur sporadically. The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.Ideal candidates must possess effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people.Hours worked per week may vary. The City of Huntington Beach offers a complete American Red Cross Swim Program. Our program is designed to meet a variety of swimming needs. Whether it is learning new swimming techniques, or recreational enjoyment of the water, we have something for everybody. The swim courses follow the American Red Cross standards. Year-round classes are offered to participants age six months through adult and teach skills from water adjustment through lifeguarding techniques. Our swim instructors are certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors and lifeguards. Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants. Examples of Essential Duties Under supervision, provides program information, customer service, may collect money or donations, and perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled tasks including but not limited to the following:Conduct swimming lessons, diving and lifesaving classes; provides lifeguarding duties, patrols pool decks, and assists pool manager/aquatics supervisor in the total safety of pool operation and other related work. Minimum Qualifications The qualifications vary depending on the position. Please see the "Supplemental Questions" for details. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: Application ReviewDepartment InterviewSelection ProcessBackground InvestigationAppointment The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. 01 Are you interested in being considered for Lifeguard - Entry or Experienced ($16.57 - $23.34/hour)? Note: Requires some high school and previous experience or related training. Must be at least 15.5 years of age. (updated 4/27/23) Certifications required by the time of appointment: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Yes No 02 Are you interested in applying for Water Safety Instructor - Entry or Experienced ($17.41 - $24.53/hour)? Note: Requires high school graduation and vocational education or experience. Must be at least 16 years of age. Certifications required by the time of appointment: American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate. Yes No 03 Are you 16 years of age or older? Yes No 04 If you are not age 16 at the date of application, when will you be? (Please give month, date and year). 05 Please tell us why you are interested in a part-time temporary position working in Community Services. 06 Please explain how your education, swim experience and/or training has prepared you for the position(s) you have applied for. 07 Have you completed in full relevant section of the application, including listing References with contact phone numbers? (Note: You may add additional information to your application at this time by selecting any of the categories in the navigation to the left.) Yes, I have completed the application in full No, I have not completed the application in full and understand that if deemed incomplete my application may be disqualified from further consideration. 08 Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant? Yes No 09 If you are selected for hire, are you prepared to provide the following, when applicable: School Transcripts/Diploma, copies of Certifications and/or Licenses, and any other requested documentation of information you provided in the job application? Yes No 10 If you answered "No" to the last question, please explain: Required Question Employer City of Huntington Beach Address 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, California, 92648 Phone (714) 536-5492 Website http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs