Lifeguard – Castlemont High School

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Lifeguard – Castlemont High School

Company: Oakland Unified School District


Description: Job Description:Ref. 10781WTCL205 SEIUDue to union restrictions, this position is only available to current employees of this school district for the first 5 days following the posted date. Applications submitted by job seekers not currently employed by the school district will not be considered during this specific time period. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.BASIC FUNCTION:
Perform a variety of routine, difficult duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace to safeguard swimmers by preventing injury or loss of life, enforce pool rules and regulations and restrict use of the pool and pool area to authorized persons.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements).E = Essential Functions

• Perform a variety of routine, difficult duties requiring good communication skills, including assisting others in the workplace to safeguard swimmers by preventing injury or loss of life, enforce pool rules and regulations and restrict use of the pool and pool area to authorized persons. E

• Supervise the pool area and students in the pool area at all times, including when students are passing between class periods. E

• Prevent unauthorized persons from entering the pool area. E

• Enforce rules and regulations and maintain order in and around the pool to prevent injuries. E

• Rescue persons in distress, administer artificial respiration, and perform first aid. E

• Determine if pool is unsafe for instruction due to condition of water, unsafe conditions, or behavior by students deemed inappropriate. E

• Maintain the pool and pool area in a safe, clean and orderly condition. E

• Assist in the preparation and return of supplies and equipment used during instruction. E

• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of relevant experience.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a current Advanced Life Saving Certificate issued by the American Red Cross or other recognized agency qualified to issue such certificates.
Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, Tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Routine, difficult duties in supervision and operation of pool area

• Requirements to maintain pool in a safe, clean and orderly condition

• Proper pool safety methods, rescue techniques, artificial respiration and first aid

• Good communication and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

• District policies regarding health, safety and other procedures

ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of routine, difficult duties involving student activities in a pool area
Communicate clearly with students, staff and others
Understand and follow oral and written directions and work cooperatively with others
Swim, rescue persons in distress, administer artificial respiration and first aid
Meet schedules and time lines and maintain a clean, safe and orderly pool environment
Maintain routine records and use common pool equipment and supplies
Complete work accurately and as directed with many interruptionsWORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
School pool environment; constant interruptions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read a variety of documents; reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally, or bending at the waist; dexterity of hands and fingers to assist others; swimming to provide rescue services; lifting heavy objects.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYThe Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Salary:

Location: Oakland, CA

Date: Wed, 02 Apr 2025 00:07:40 GMT


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