THEPOSITIONDESCRIPTION
The City of Fresno PARCS Department is hiring Senior Lifeguards who are excited, motivated, and ready to make a difference. If you want to build leadership skills, work with a great team, meet new people, and help create a safe and positive summer for kids in our community, this is the perfect job for you. If you’re ready to level up your summer and do something meaningful, we want you on our team!
Under general supervision, Senior Lifeguards closely monitor poolarea activities and swimmer safety andassistinthedirectionofthestaffandprogramofaswimmingpool;resuscitateand administer First-Aid and CPR to swimmers and determines if medical care is necessary and notifies appropriate agency; instruct in swimming, lifesaving techniques and safety regulations.It is recommendedthatthoseapplyingfortheSeniorLifeguardpositionhaveatleastoneyearofexperience in lifeguarding with the City of Fresno’s PARCS Department Aquatics Program.
CONDITIONSOFEMPLOYMENT
Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
PAY,BENEFITS,&WORK SCHEDULE
SeniorLifeguard:$20.50perhour
Working hours: Incumbents may be required to work approximately 30-40 hours per week, including weekendsandholidays.Workinghoursmaybebetweenthehoursof8:00amto10:00pm.
Pursuant to the City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years; and may not exceed 29 working hours per week or if working up to 40 hours per week may not exceed 120 days. The City may also utilize this recruitment to fill limited, non-permanent assignments consistent with Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-256 (a) (2).
The City of Fresno is seeking dedicated, responsive, and conscientious people to work in the Aquatics Program. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.
THEREQUIREMENTS
Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications onor before the postedfiling deadline inorder to be considered further:
Previous experience in advanced swimming, lifesaving, or swim instruction is required, or enrollment in, or completion of, a recognized Junior Lifeguard program.
Possession of a Lifeguarding Certificate which includes CPR-PR and First Aid, as issued by the Red Cross, is required in order to be assigned to a pool facility.
If you currently possess a valid certificate, please upload it to your Careers Home Page under Attachments.
It is recommended that those applying for the Senior Guard position have at least one year of experience in lifeguarding.
SELECTIONPROCESS
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.
EQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYER
TheCityofFresnoisanEqualOpportunityEmployer.Shouldyouneedspecialaccommodationdue to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
HOWTOAPPLY
APPLICANTSMUSTCOMPLETEANONLINEAPPLICATION.PLEASEVISITwww.fresno.gov/jobs.
TOAPPLY.Forinformationonhowtocompleteanonlineapplication,pleaseview the “InstructionGuide” on the City’s website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance.Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant’s responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Itisanapplicant’sresponsibilitytochecktheiremailaccountandtoensureitissetuptoacceptemails fromtheCityofFresno.Dependentuponyoursettings,noticesfromtheCityofFresnomaybedirected to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
