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Lifeguards And Aquatics Instructors
The City of Torrance is seeking Lifeguards and Aquatics Instructors to staff the Benstead Plunge! The Community Services Department is committed to providing quality services, activities, programs, and facilities for all those who live, learn, work, and play in the City of Torrance. The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich the community through the provision of recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities for persons of all abilities. The Recreation Services Division offers a wide variety of Aquatic Programs and Classes at The Victor E. Benstead Plunge pool year-round. The Plunge operating hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with classes and programs offered at various times.
Lifeguard duties include but are not limited to: enforcing pool safety rules and regulations; monitoring swimming and other pool activities; rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning; applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid; inspecting swimming pool for cleanliness and performing routine maintenance; keeping a daily log of rescues and other emergencies and preparing written reports of these activities; assisting in teaching swimming techniques.
Aquatics Instructor duties include but are not limited to: performing lifeguard duties; teaching swimming techniques, diving, water polo, and competitive and synchronized swimming; coaching the swim team and officiating at swim meets.
This is a recurrent, part-time, non-civil service, as needed position. Shift hours may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Possession of the following current certificates at time of appointment is required for Lifeguard: Red Cross First Aid (either multi-media, standard, or advanced); Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR; and Red Cross Lifeguard Training. One or more seasons of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable.
Possession of the following current certificates at time of appointment is required for Aquatics Instructor: Requires the current certificates described above; and Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate. American Red Cross Title 22 First Aid for Public Safety Personnel is desired.
Interested applicants must submit a completed City and Supplemental Application at Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until positions are filled. Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of a Performance Test and Panel Interview. The Performance Test will consist of a 200 meter medley swim and a simulated rescue. The medley will require the breaststroke, the sidestroke or the butterfly, the backstroke, and free style. You must complete the medley in four (4) minutes & thirty (30) seconds or less to qualify. The rescue involves a 70-foot swim, surface dive to retrieve an object, and return. Total time for both the medley and the rescue must be five (5) minutes & thirty (30) seconds or less to qualify.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at prior to the test date. As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Worksite address
torrance, CA, 90504, US
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