APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$29,586.96 to
$42,553.44
PAY GRADE: 23
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Seasonal, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Lifeguards maintain visitor safety on assigned beaches and waterfront areas, respond to emergency situations, provide visitor services, patrol beaches on foot, and maintain a clean waterfront area.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
Under the general supervision of a Lifeguard II/Head Lifeguard, seasonal Lifeguard I positions maintain visitor safety on assigned beach and waterfront areas, respond to emergency and rescue situations, provide visitor services, patrol beaches on foot to observe behaviors and report unsafe practices and hazards, and maintain a clean waterfront area. Incumbents utilize lifesaving techniques, equipment and watercraft, administer first aid and/or CPR and prepare incident reports. Lifeguards give directions and information, explain and enforce park rules and regulations, resolve disputes between park visitors and refer visitors to appropriate sources of information. They participate in training sessions, practice rescue techniques and lifesaving skills, refine water safety techniques and maintain watercraft and emergency medical and rescue equipment. The position will supervise and/or participate in waterfront maintenance, pick up trash and use hand tools to groom the beach and report clean-up problems.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
Special Requirements
Applicants must possess and maintain a current Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
Applicants must successfully pass a swim test as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Skills Required
Customer Service
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
