Lifeguard

Lifeguard

The City of Morgan Hill is the best community for people to live, work, visit, and operate their businesses. Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress. This is a year-round, part-time, temporary position with no benefits. The salary range for this position is $17.50 per hour for high school students. $19.50 per hour for high school graduates. Higher hourly rate (up to $23 per hour) for shifts starting before 6am. Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-days and holidays from September through May.

Essential duties include performing duties of a certified lifeguard from fixed or roving posts within the aquatics center or centennial recreation center. Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies. Compile written reports to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required. Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules. Perform routine tasks to ensure first aid supplies and other emergency equipment are in stock and in good working condition. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent is desirable, but not required. Experience: Previous experience as a lifeguard is desirable, but not required. Certificates: All lifeguards are required to have a valid American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Special requirements: Position requires availability of 10-20 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours; including early mornings, mid-day and holidays. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing. Applicants must be willing to wear City of Morgan Hill lifeguard uniforms and swim wear at all times when on duty.