Lifeguard Camp Mather 2023 (outside of San Francisco) (3208 TEX As-Needed)

  • Part-time
  • Job Code and Title: 3208-Pool Lifeguard
  • Fill Type: Temporary Exempt

Company Description

From dawn to dusk help the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department @ Camp Mather create memories that last families a lifetime and throughout the generations!

The Aquatics Division of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department needs experienced Lifeguards to lead exciting outdoor aquatic activities at Camp Mather located in the High Sierras near Yosemite National Park.  Camp Mather operates for fourteen weeks from mid-May through mid-September, serving approximately 500 guests a week. 

In a setting unparalleled in the West, you can work, live and explore one of the Bay Area’s premier family camp.  Crystal clear lakes, surging streams and quiet mountain forests surround Camp Mather and offer unlimited recreation to visitors. Help us create an enriching, safe, fun-filled outdoor aquatic environment at our swimming pool, natural Birch Lake and Lake Lawn.

As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for guarding the swimming pool, guarding the Birch Lake waterfront, roving the Lake Lawn, instructing guests how to use canoes and stand up paddle boards and of course first aid and lifesaving.  You will also be required to perform in the weekly Staff Talent Show and camp orientation campfire.  You will work six days a week 6.5 hours pre-day and shifts may be broken up.  Please note that everyone, regardless of job title, will be expected to contribute in all areas of camp when necessary.

Information about Camp Mather 

https://sfrecpark.org/443/Camp-Mather

https://youtu.be/2S_JZ4kKr5I

Race and Social Equity Statement
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.  With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.  

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.  With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

Job Description

Essential Duties:

1.      Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.

2.      Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitation measures when necessary.

3.      Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.

4.      Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.  Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.

5.      Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.

6.      Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.

7.     Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary.

8.    At Camp Mather, perform additional duties scheduled for at least two to three times a week which will include but not limited to -  kitchen duties (serving meals, cleaning after diners, stocking and performing industrial style kitchen cleanup, etc.), light janitorial cleanup, recreational activities, etc. 

9.    Other related duties as assigned

Work Conditions at Camp Mather
Housing and Meals: during employment, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees. Camp staff live in shared housing with other camp staff.

Nature of work: includes working both indoors and outdoors, exposure to sun and high temperatures, and will regularly encounter insects.

Work Schedule: The workweek is six (6) days, comprising of small shifts throughout the day. Shifts includes weekends and evenings. Overtime may be required.

Work Location: Camp Mather is located in the High Sierra near Yosemite National Park about 4 hours east (approximately 180 miles) away from San Francisco.

Transportation: Camp Mather employees  are responsible for securing their own transportation to and from Camp Mather. Parking is available for personal vehicles. Public transportation and Rideshare Apps (Uber/Lyft) is limited and is not a reliable source because of our remote location.

Available Work Assignments: Camp Mather operates in three phases. Applicants are available to apply for any or all camp phases, however, hiring priority is given to those who can work the main high season AND either early crew or wrap-up crew, in part or in full.

  • April 15/22 to May 19 (Early Crew)
  • May 20 to August 20 (High Season)
  • May 23-24 possible Waterfront Training before Camp starts 5/28
  • August 19 to September 15 (Wrap-up Crew)

Policies and Expectations of Staff
Employees are expected to follow the policies as described in the 2023 Camp Mather Pre-Hire Policies. Failure to follow these policies may result in termination.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Applicant must be age 18 or older at the time of hire due to the dorm living arrangements

Two (200) hundred hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard or lifeguard trainee.

License and Certification:
Current possession and maintenance of the following certifications or the equivalent of:
1. Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
2. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
3. Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency; and
4. Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.     All employees must keep current his/her valid Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer / Automated External Defibrillator (CPRFPR/AED) and First Aid certifications throughout his/her length of employment.  Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certification may result in termination of employment.

2.     New hires must possess the following certifications issued by the American Red Cross and maintain validity of these certificates throughout length of employment: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel in accordance with Title 22 requirements; AND Oxygen Administration.  Failure to maintain valid certifications throughout length of employment may result in termination of employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Waterfront Certificate issued by Red Cross or equivalent agency
  • Ability to work with and live around coworkers and guests, of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form;
  • Good physical condition and ability to lift up to 50 pounds;
  • Ability to maintain a neat and clean appearance at all times;
  • Ability to provide great customer service to guests in a friendly and helpful manner;
  • Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver's license (Copy of a driver's license and/or DMV history record must be submitted upon verification request)
  • ServSafe Certificate or California Food Handler Card;
  • AED certification;
  • Citizen or Neighborhood Emergency Response Team Training.

Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: Information About the Hiring Process | Department of Human Resources (sfdhr.org)

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Additional Information

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact katherine dere at [email protected]

Compensation: $23.837 per hour

Application Opening: 1/16/2023


Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. This announcement may close at any time but not before March 15, 2023 @ 4:30 pm

Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in an eligible list for a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer.

Steps to Apply:

  1. Carefully review the information presented in this job announcement and the 2023 Camp Mather Pre-Hire Polices document:  

           2023 Camp Mather Policies

  1. Complete the required supplemental questionnaire:                                        3208 Mather Supplemental Questionnaire                                                                                                                                                                                       The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather job specific information. Only applications with a submitted supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed for consideration in the department's selection process.
  2. Complete your application with as much detail as possible in the experience section. Please be sure to include all relevant training and experience in your application. It is essential that you provide complete information. A resume will not substitute for a completed application. If you write "see resume" on your application, your application may be rejected.

·          This position may require driving a personal or City vehicle.

  

Additional Information

NOTE: Applicants must complete the 3208 Mather supplemental questionnaire in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be allowed to participate in the department's selection process.

Supplemental Questionnaire (please copy and paste this when you apply - it is required information)

Lifeguard Mather Supplemental questionnaire

Application Opening -  Monday January 16, 2023; republish April 9, 2023

 

Application Status - this is an on going recruitment for a TEX As Needed Civil Service appointment -  This job does not have any City health or retirement benefits since it is temporary in nature.   This particular announcement may be subject to temporary closure/suspension for screening and hiring purposes.

 

If you are interested in a temporary as needed  appointment/position as a Lifeguard in San Francisco, please use this link 3208 Lifeguard SF Pools

Appointment Type
This recruitment is for a Temporary Exempt (TEX), as-needed appointment. This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination process pursuant to the San Francisco Charter Section 10.104 and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Selection Procedures

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. 

Conviction History - Further Information

As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:

  • Candidates applying for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
  • Candidates applying for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.

 

If you are selected as a finalist, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

 

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

ver 3 05/02/23 PRC

 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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