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STARTING SALARY at $17 HOURLY!OPPORTUNITIES FOR RETURNING LIFEGUARDS AND SENIOR LIFEGUARDS.
Regional Parks has an exciting opportunity for Lifeguards, who are responsible for protecting the public against accidents in the swim facilities, properly administering first aid/CPR if an accident should take place, and properly maintaining and operating pool, waterslide, and park equipment.
Opportunities exist at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks.
Note: These are recurrent, non-regular positions classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain regular status.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are: Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds. Seven (7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV’s, dry to full hook-ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River. For more information, explore the website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Availability: Must be available to work varied schedules, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Positions are part-time (up to 39 hours/week). Assignments and schedules are made based on the needs of the Parks Department. These are seasonal positions working from May through September.
Shifts: Scheduled shifts are six (6) to eight (8) to hours per day, five (5) days a week. Typical shifts are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Certifications: All applicants are required to provide Lifeguard, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certifications valid through September 2022. All required certifications must be completed prior to the first day of employment.**Reimbursement for new lifeguard certification or recertification may be approved by the department upon completion of eighty (80) hours of paid work time.
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check, including fingerprinting and medical examination prior to appointment.
- Minimum Requirements
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Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Note: An approved work permit will be required prior to the first day of employment if under the age of eighteen (18).
Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent.
Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certifications.
- Desired Qualifications
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The ideal candidate will be a strong swimmer with experience working in a swim facility. Candidates who have participated in aquatic sports such as swim or water polo are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual abilities are also strongly desired.
- Selection Process
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Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran’s Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.
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Work Permit Requirements: An approved work permit will be required prior to the first day of employment if under the age of eighteen (18).- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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Location of Interest: Indicate your location of interest. Note: Selections will be used throughout the season and can result in the assignments to multiple locations, depending on the needs of the Parks Department. Select all that apply.- Glen Helen Regional Park
- Yucaipa Regional Park
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Licenses/Certifications: Lifeguard, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) will be required prior to the first day of employment and valid through September 2023.- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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Certifications: Indicate the valid certifications which you possess. Check all that apply.- Lifeguard
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
- First Aid
- AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- None of the Above
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Lifeguard: Lifeguards enforce safety rules and regulations, rescue distressed swimmers, and administer first aid and CPR; and maintain aquatic equipment and grounds. Describe your experience as a lifeguard, including the type of setting (school, community pool, beach, etc.). If you do not have any experience, indicate “N/A.”06
Other: If you do not possess work experience, indicate any extracurricular activities you have been involved in. If you do not have any other experience, indicate “N/A.”07
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Applicant Acknowledgement – Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.) Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above statement.
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Applicant Acknowledgement – Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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