Senior Lifeguard - City of Fairfield, California

The City of Fairfield is looking for a Senior Lifeguard! The successful candidate will maintain constant watch over the City of Fairfield public swimming pool facility to enforce regulations and prevent accidents, assist swimmers in distress, and provide emergency and routine first aid. The incumbent will take the leadership role in customer service and emergency situations; oversee and motivate the Lifeguards on duty and must be ready to contribute to the department's mission to DELIVER AWESOME in the amazing work we do in Parks & Recreation as leaders of play and builders of community!

Please Note: Positions are part-time, year-round, non-benefited, and limited to working no more than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Candidates must be available to work a varied schedule to meet program needs, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is typically at the Aquatics Complex at Allan Witt Park, but may include other facilities, and is performed both indoors and out, with exposure to heat, sun, water, noise, dust, pollens and chemicals/cleaning agents used in an aquatics complex. There is potential for slip hazards when working near water and exposure to blood borne pathogens when rendering first aid. Working hours will include evenings, weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position requires the ability sit or stand for long periods of time; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk frequently, lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; verbal and hearing skills to effectively communicate with children and other staff; visual acuity is also required for observation.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level class in which incumbents take the leadership role in customer service and emergency situations; and oversee and motivate the Lifeguards on duty.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
This position reports to the designated lead worker on duty. This position provides lead direction to lower level workers in the program area to which the position is assigned. This position does not exercise any regular supervisory responsibilities.