Senior Lifeguard - Part-Time/Seasonal*

Company: Government jobs
Location: Henderson
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Position Overview

What will you earn? The pay has recently increased!
$16.66 to $17.00 per hour (*Note that this is a part-time hourly position and does not include health/medical benefits.)

What type of work will you be doing?
Senior Lifeguard is a critical leadership role responsible for the supervision of part-time staff, monitoring pool conditions, and ensuring all safety protocols are being followed.

What kind of shifts/hours can you expect to work?
We have a range of program hours and do our best to provide scheduling flexibility dependent on your availability and where we need you to work.

• Annual average of 19 hours per-week (maximum per year 988 hours)
• Potentially 40 hours per-week during the summer season (May-August)
• Work hours may vary and include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and/or split shifts (example: before and after school)Where will you work?
  Work locations and assignments are subject to change and are based on department needs. You may be required to work at different aquatic facilities or pools within the same work day or work week. Although you don't need a driver's license to be a lifeguard, you must have regular and reliable transportation to get to your assigned work location. Click here for an overview of our aquatic centers and pools.
  
  What happens after you apply?
  • Your application will be reviewed to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this position.
  • Before we can consider you, we need you to apply online! (Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee that you will be interviewed or hired).
  • Your application will be active throughout the duration of this job bulletin until the specified closing date and time. You may be contacted at any time during the posting window What happens if you are contacted for an interview opportunity?
    • You should be prepared to interview in a variety of settings such as in-person, virtually, or by phone.
    • Please make sure your application includes a valid email address that you check regularly and a current phone number that is set up for voicemail, and please regularly check/clear your voice mailbox so we can leave you a message.
    • We encourage you to sign up to receive SMS/text messages - you can opt-in when you apply!This is a safety-sensitive position, which means that you are subject to drug testing if we offer you a position, as detailed under NRS 613(1)(d). Minimum Qualifications
      
      
      • Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
      • High school diploma within three (3) months of hire.
      • One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor, preferably working in an aquatics recreation program.
      • Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
      • Possess and maintain a valid Nevada, or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
      • Must possess Starfish Aquatics Institute certifications in the following areas at the time of application:
        • StarGuard Lifeguard
        • First Aid
        • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
        • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
        • Bloodborne Pathogens
        • Swim Instruction
        • Incumbents must possess or have the ability to obtain Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification through the Starfish Aquatics Institute within 30 days of hire.
        • Incumbents must obtain StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor certification through the Starfish Aquatics Institute within three (3) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.
        • Desirable Certifications:
          • The following Starfish Aquatics Institute Certifications are desirable:
            • Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
            • Swim Instructor Trainer
            • Professional certification in Springboard Diving, Swim Coach, Arthritis and/or Water Aerobics instruction.
            • Southern Nevada Health District Certified Pool Operator (CPO), National Recreation and Parks Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
            • All required certifications as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required by the City, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and may be at the incumbent's expense.Click here to view a complete copy of the job description and list of required certifications. Required Documents/Assessment Information
              
              Online Application
              
              Selection Process
              
              You will be contacted by email or phone during the application and hiring process. It is your responsibility to check the email and voicemail for the contact information that you provided on your application. We can't leave you a message if your voicemail is not set up or is full, so please make sure that you set up, check, and clear out your voicemail during the application and hiring process.
              
              Please add prjobs@cityofhenderson.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.
              
              Employment with the City may be subject to the successful completion of a post offer background investigation, medical/physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job.
              
              It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation.
              
              The City of Henderson offers part time employees a flexible work schedule and competitive salaries.
              
              01 Are you currently employed with the City of Henderson?
              • Yes
              • No
                
                02 Please name/list any relatives currently employed by the City of Henderson.
                
                03 Are you at least 18 years of age?
                • Yes
                • No
                  
                  04 If you answered no to question #3 please tell us the month and day you were born:
                  
                  05 Do you have a valid Nevada or "bordering state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483?
                  • Yes
                  • No
                    
                    06 Please indicate which of the following certification(s) you currently hold:
                    • StarGuard ELITE - (or Starfish) Lifeguard Certification
                    • Starfish Swimming Instructor Certification
                    • American Safety & Health Institute (or American Red Cross) Basic First Aid
                    • American Safety & Health Institute (or American Red Cross) Bloodborne Pathogens
                    • American Safety & Health Institute (or American Red Cross) CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer -
                    • American Safety & Health Institute (or American Red Cross) Emergency Oxygen
                    • None of the above
                      
                      07 Please indicate if you hold any of the following certifications. Check all that apply:
                      • Southern Nevada Health District Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
                      • National Recreation and Parks Assocation Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
                      • Springboard Diving
                      • Swim Coach
                      • Arthritis and/or Water Aerobics
                      • Starfish Aquatics Institute Lifeguard Instructor Trainer
                      • Starfish Aquatics Institute Swim Instructor Trainer
                      • Starfish Aquatics Institute Emergency Oxygen Administration
                      • Southern Nevada Health District Pool Technician Apprentice
                      • StarGuard Lifeguard Instructor
                      • I do not hold any of these certifications
                        
                        08 Do you have one (1) year of experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor, preferably working in an aquatics recreation program?
                        • Yes
                        • No
                          
                          * Required Question

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