Lifeguard
Lifeguards patrol and watch the activities in and around swimming pools, enforce regulations to ensure safety and prevent accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress.
Salary: 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.
Schedule: We are currently hiring lifeguards for year-round. Must be able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, mid-days and holidays from September through May.
Selection Process: Applications will be screened, and those applicants determined to have the best experience, skills, and qualifications will be invited for an oral interview. All applicants must have a current American Red Cross certification. Prior to appointment, applicant must authorize a reference check, a background check must be completed, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice.
Essential Duties:
- Perform 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.