Ocean Lifeguard Trainee - City of San Clemente
San Clemente, CA
About the Job
DESCRIPTION:
Lifeguard Trainee: $16.54 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)
Ocean Lifeguard: $20.11 to $24.44 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Physical Assessment Testing Details
Lifeguard Trainee: $16.54 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)
Ocean Lifeguard: $20.11 to $24.44 per hour
(Seasonal, Hourly Part-Time)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The beautiful Southern California coastal City of San Clemente has an exciting opportunity for individuals to work as an Ocean Lifeguard. Ocean Lifeguards perform beach and ocean rescues, provide emergency medical treatment, and enforce laws.
IMPORTANT TESTING INFORMATION
Candidates will be required to successfully complete two mandatory physical assessment test and an oral interview. Request for a swim test MUST be made at least one week in advance and a completed application and physical waiver must be completed prior to testing.
To schedule a swim test please contact Lieutenant Sean Staudenbaur at StaudenbaurS@san-clemente.org.
Physical Assessment Testing Details
The physical test consists of two events:
1. 800-yard ocean swim and must be completed in 13 ½ minutes or less to qualify for the remainder of the testing.
2. 1,200-yard run- swim-run (400 yards each portion).
Successful candidates passing the two physical tests will be interviewed on the same day of the tryout.
Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a mandatory 92-hour training program that will be held consecutive Saturdays and Sundays. Dates to be determined at a later time. Lifeguard Trainees are paid at a rate of $16.54 per hour during the training period.
Lifeguard Trainee: Acceptance into the 92-hour training program requires successful completion of the physical assessment and oral interview process.
Ocean Lifeguard: Requires successful completion of the 92-hour training program and the following (which may be gained through the City's training program): specialized training in ocean lifeguarding, some knowledge of first aid and ocean lifeguarding practices and principles; pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations; occupational hazards; and standard safety precautions.
Special requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age with a valid work permit at the start of the training program.
Job Type: Part-time
Agency: Marine Safety
Location: San Clemente
Source : City of San Clemente
