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Description
The Newark Recreation and Community Services Department is looking for Lifeguards for our fantastic swim lessons and aquatic programs at the Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center. We are looking for positive, patient, motivated, self-driven individuals that have a passion for working with children and wish to make a difference! Those that are successful in the application review will be invited to attend an in-person interview. Please note that this position requires you to work in an indoor aquatic environment subject to warm/humid temperatures.
- Applicants should be able to work at least 12-20 hours September through April, including weekends and holidays, with mandatory trainings.
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling as it is based on business demands to include some weekend and holiday availability. We are flexible around school schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, Lifeguards will ensure the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies
- Maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility
- Acting immediately and appropriately to ensure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency/Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Performing various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility
- Having a thorough knowledge of rescue techniques
**All communication will be via email for this recruitment**
Recruitment Contact:
Ryan Storms, Aquatics Coordinator
Email: ryan.storms@newark.org
Ideal Candidate
REQUIREMENTS:
- City application (Only accepted via Calopps)
- At least 15 years old at the time of application submission.
- Must successfully pass a TB test before appointment.
- Required to submit to a City Fingerprint Background Investigation if age 18+
- Complete an in-person swimming skills evaluation, to be scheduled with the Aquatic Coordinator. That swim test is a 300-yard swim (freestyle or breaststroke, demonstrating breath control), 2-minute tread without the use of hands/arms, retrieve a 10lbs object from 20 yards and return it to the side of the pool within 1 min, 40 sec.
- You may be asked to complete a swim instructor swim test as well if you have or are interested in working as a swim instructor. Including, but not limited to 25-yard swim of Freestyle, Breaststroke, Backstroke, Sidestroke, Elementary Backstroke, Butterfly. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required (Waterpark and Emergency Oxygen certification preferred).
- Working any lifeguard shifts is contingent upon acquiring these certifications.
- Please note that applicants would be required to download and complete the Pre Offer Release and Candidate Reference Form prior to employment. The form is attached for your convenience.
* The ideal candidate will work with PRIDE (Personal Service, Resourcefulness, Innovation, Diversity, and Engagement) as part of Newark's dynamic team! *
Benefits
This is a non-benefited, temporary position. Temporary employees will only work up to 1,000 hours per year.
PART-TIME BENEFITS:
- Sick Leave: After 90 days from an employee’s hire date, the employee is entitled to 5 days (40 hours) sick leave per fiscal year. Sick hours do not roll over to the next year and therefore must be utilized or forfeited annually.
RETIREMENT:
- Temporary employees will be required to contribute to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation Plan.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEE STATUS:
- Employment may be terminated with or without cause or notice, at any time, at the will of the City of Newark, in its sole discretion.
Special Instructions
We will make reasonable efforts in all phases of the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 510-578-4267 or at hr@newark.org for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.