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The County of Los Angeles POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY) in Los Angeles, California
POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)
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POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)
Salary
$17.45 Hourly
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
D2963B
Department
PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date
02/13/2024
Description
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)
EXAM NUMBER: D2963B
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)
JOB TYPE: Temporary
SALARY: $17.45 Hourly
POOL LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON HIRE AFTER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY) :
$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY
FILING BEGINS: February 14, 2024 8:00 a.m. (PT)- The filing period will remain open until the needs of the service are met. This exam is subject to closure without prior notice.
DEFINITION: Participates in an intensive training academy in pool lifeguarding and emergency medical response.
About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for!
About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages.
Essential Job Functions
Under close supervision, participates in a training academy.
Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations.
Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care.
Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance.
Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications.
Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements: No experience required.
Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required.
Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less.
License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.
Hearing:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:
30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz
There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.
Physical Class: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
Additional Information
Examination content :This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 300 yards which must be completed in 6:30 minutes or less. All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 6:30 minute time limit will receive a failing score.
Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register.
Recruitment is held year-round. Please contact your local LA County Aquatics Office to schedule a time for a drop-in swim test near you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN
PHOTO ID
A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification.
PROOF OF AGE
If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required.
Without a valid photo ID, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the examination.
Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test.
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ATTENDING SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section forApplication and Filing Information.
Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
Special Information: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.
Vacancy Information:
The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY.
Hiring will be for the summer swim season.
Those who pass the swim test must pass a County pre-employment medical exam AND a 64 hour Lifeguard Training Program. Training dates to be announced.
Candidates who pass the certification academy and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools:
o East Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655
Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles
Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles
Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles
City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles
Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles
Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia
o Central Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655
Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier
Krejci Pool, Los Angeles
Bethune Pool, Los Angeles
Carver Pool, Los Angeles
Mona Pool, Compton
Franklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles
Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles
o North Agency Aquatics (661) 222-9519
El Cariso Pool, Sylmar
Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock
Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills
Val Verde, Saugus
Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic
San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando
George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill
o South Agency Aquatics (310) 965-8646
Alondra Pool, Lawndale
Campanella, West Compton
Enterprise Pool, West Compton
Lennox Pool, Lennox
Victoria Pool, Carson
Cerritos Pool, Cerritos
Garrot Pool, Los Angeles
Keller Pool, Los Angeles
Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles
Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Application and Filing Information:APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ON-LINE VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM WEBSITE. Applications and resumes submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, third party websites (i.e. Indeed.com, etc.), fax, or in-person will not be accepted.
Instructions for filing online: Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard Candidate (Temporary)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button. Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.
Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-mail. We strongly advise applicants to addvyu@parks.lacounty.gov to your e-mail address book/contacts and/or safe list, to ensure receipt of notifications and to check your junk/spam e-mail folder regularly. Should any of your contact information change, including mailing address, please notify our office.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.
Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices.
It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
No Sharing of User ID, E-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal Law required that all employed persons have a social security number.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, let us know by contacting the ADA/Testing Coordinator at (626) 588-5109. Please note, you may be required to submit supporting documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
Department Contact:Francis Sanchez
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5115
Department Contact Email:fsanchez@parks.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
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Updated February 2024
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I am or will be at least sixteen (16) years old at the time of the swim test.
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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact the Aquatics Office to schedule a swim test appointment and to provide the required email documentation confirming the submission of my online application at the time of the test.
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I understand that if I am successful in passing the swim test that I must also attend and pass the certification training academy (Lifeguard Training Program).
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Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our East Agency? East Agency locations include: • Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles • Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles • Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles • City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles • Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles • Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia
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Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our South Agency? South Agency locations include: • Alondra Pool, Lawndale • Campanella, West Compton • Enterprise Pool, West Compton • Lennox Pool, Lennox • Victoria Pool, Carson • Cerritos Pool, Cerritos • Garrot Pool, Los Angeles • Keller Pool, Los Angeles • Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles
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Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our North Agency? North Agency locations include: • El Cariso Pool, Sylmar • Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock • Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills • Val Verde, Saugus • Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic • San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando • George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill
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Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our Central Agency? Central Agency locations include: • Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier • Krejci Pool, Los Angeles • Bethune Pool, Los Angeles • Carver Pool, Los Angeles • Mona Pool, Compton • Franklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles • Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles
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