City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education. This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Application Opening:  Open continuously until further notification

Salary Range:  $23.8375/hour.

Appointment type:  Temporary-Exempt As-Needed.  This position is excluded by Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.
Employment is limited to 900 hours in any fiscal year and As-Needed appointees earn limited benefits.  Hours are subject to change after appointment depending on District needs. As-Needed employees are expected to make themselves available for on-call, early morning shifts, weekends, and closing evening shifts.

Two (2) As-Needed pool positions. As-needed appointments are temporary exempt appointments to cover peak workloads, emergency workloads, necessary relief, or other situations involving fluctuating staff.

Under general direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, the Pool Lifeguard is responsible for the health and safety of students and pool users, and enforcement of rules/regulations at a District-operated swimming pool. Responsibilities include maintaining safe and healthy environment in and around the swimming pool; recognizing and responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; conducting rescue operations and provide emergency care and administer CPR and First Aid as required; communicating with PE classes students, pool users, and faculty/staff about pool rules/regulations; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks and aquatic equipment; monitoring showers and locker rooms as needed; preparing the pool for various PE classes and other programs; and performing related duties as required. Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: sufficient strength and coordination to rescue submerged victims and remove them from the water without the use of a ladder or stairs.

Part-time as-needed employees are expected to make themselves available for on-call, early morning opening shifts, weekends, and closing evening shifts. Please note, successful candidates are NOT guaranteed specific fixed hours.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Patrol and monitor pool activities, students and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify pool users in distress or those in danger.
2. Respond and conduct rescue operations, perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; provide emergency care and perform CPR/AED and First Aid as required; call for EMS for emergency assistance.
3. Prepare the facility for swimming teams or other aquatic/sporting activities.
4. Communicate and provide students, faculty, staff and patrons with information and pool policies; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.
5. Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, and dec for safety and cleanliness; perform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, deck and aquatic equipment used for aquatic programs.
6. Prepare incidents and accident reports; report facility maintenance issues.
7. Prepare the pool for various aquatic programs, i.e.: lane lines, exercise equipment and floatation devices.
8. Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times; maintain a high degree of customer services; maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance).
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certifications must be kept current throughout the length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certification may result in termination of employment.
Experience: Two hundred (200) hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard.
License and Certification:
Current possession and maintenance of the following certification 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.

Note: Work experience with the District as a College Work Study Student or Lab Aide (3591 Classification) will not be considered or applied as qualifying experience.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience working as a lifeguard.
2. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with community college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientations, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds.
3. Ability to perform difficult record keeping involving considerable amount of judgment, speed and accuracy.
4. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
5. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, faculty/staff, public and others.
6. Ability to relate to a culturally, socially diversified student body.
7. Effective communication skills.
8. Ability to perform under pressure and analyze situations accurately and adapt effective courses of action.
9. Good problem-solving skills.
10. Ability to interpret and implement applicable laws, regulations, policies, directives and procedures.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for the City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process.

Visit https://careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process.

Select the "I'm Interested" button and follow the instructions on the screen.

Your application MUST include the following documents.  To upload these items, please use the "Additional attachments" function within the application process.

*  Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed in this announcement.

*  Current Resume.

*   Copy of required Licenses and Certifications as listed under the minimum qualifications section.

Verification of Education:  Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts, diplomas or certificates. If verification cannot be obtained, the applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why such verification cannot be obtained. Request for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization, before an application can be processed. Please contact the CCSF Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660 for evaluation sources. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application at the time of filing will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience:

Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested, verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employer’s letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours/week, and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.

Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

Selection Procedures/Conditions of Employment:

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience; additional mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine applicants' qualifications.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview.

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.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @ccsf.edu, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Applications materials including the cover letter and the updated resume will be reviewed for relevant qualifying experience.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an invitation to interview. Qualified applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified of the exact date and time.

The department may implement screening mechanisms in order to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position.  Only applicants most closely meeting the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process. 

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

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Benefits:  As-Needed appointees earn limited benefits (sick pay only). New Employees hired on or after October 1, 2013, will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Contact:

- If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Linda K., City College of San Francisco, Human Resources Classified Unit, by email at [email protected].

ADA Statement:  

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at 415/452-5053 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

New Hires: As approved by the governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the COVID Safety Campaign. All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

EEO Statement: 

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at (415

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.