**This announcement has been amended to extend the application and supplemental questionnaire filing deadline to April 5, 2024.**

The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department is now accepting applications for 9910 Public Service Trainee -- Aquatics Lifeguard Trainee for Summer/Fall 2024.  

In addition to submitting an online application, applicants must complete and submit a supplemental questionnaire.  Instructions can be found under the 'HOW TO APPLY' section of this job announcement. ONLY applicants who submit both an online application AND the supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process.

Application Opening: March 15, 2024

Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Deadline:  Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This announcement may close at any time but not before March 29, 2024 @ 5:00 pm.

Compensation:  $21.56 Hourly

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.

Contact: For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Lilli Ann Bobila at [email protected].

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 30 plus recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course.

More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

The Aquatics Division has nine (9) pools located throughout San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods.  We also staff Camp Mather during the operational months of late May to late August.

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.

Swimming Pools | San Francisco Recreation and Parks, CA (sfrecpark.org)

Are you a newly certified lifeguard or aspire to be a lifeguard and are at least 16 years of age?  How would you like to gain valuable work experience, earn some extra money, and meet some new friends while working in an aquatic environment? The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's 9910 Aquatics Lifeguard Trainee program may be your ticket to a great job in an aquatic environment! 

The 9910 Lifeguard Trainee program gives people the opportunity to become a part of the workforce, tackle new challenges, learn responsibility and professionalism, and gain valuable job skills. There are many SF Rec & Park swimming pools that could benefit from your energy, enthusiasm, and lifeguarding skills.

Lifeguard assignments are in various swimming pools throughout San Francisco.  The basic work week schedule is Tuesday through Saturday.  Trainees will work a minimum of 10 hours per week and up to a maximum of 18 hours weekly.  Schedules will vary depending on the assignment and may include early mornings or evenings. These positions are subject to budgetary constraints.

Employees must attend mandatory trainings, and new employee orientations.

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1 -  Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately by clicking on the   'Apply Now' or I'm Interested' button and follow instructions as prompted.  AND

Step 2 – Complete and submit the Aquatics Lifeguard Trainee Supplemental Questionnaire by clicking on the link: 

 https://forms.gle/7v3nqd4DPixtAegv5

Applicants must complete a 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.  

NOTE:  Failure to complete all steps above will be considered as INCOMPLETE and may be disqualified.   Both application and supplemental questionnaire are due on or before March 29, 2024, by 5:00 pm.

After 200 hours of successful work as a 9910 Lifeguard Trainee, the 9910 trainee is eligible to apply to become a regular 3208 lifeguard.

The program will be 21 weeks long. With the expectation that each participant must work a minimum of 10 hours a week between training and lifeguarding. 

Essential Duties:

Under the supervision of an Aquatic Supervisor, Swimming Instructor/Lifeguard or a regular lifeguard the lifeguard trainee will assist with the following:

1.     Assist in patrolling and monitoring pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identifying people in distress or those in danger.

2.      Assist in conducting rescue operations; performing lifesaving techniques; assisting swimmers in distress and rescuing swimmers in danger; assist with extricating victims out of the water; calling for emergency assistance; performing first aid resuscitative measures when necessary.

3.      Communicating with facility patrons; cautioning swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforcing pool rules and regulations; maintaining order in and around the pool.

4.      Assist in maintaining the aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preforming general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.  Assist with preparing the facility for various aquatic events; handling and storing 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.      Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1.  At least 16 years of age*

AND one of the following:

1.  Possession of a current lifeguard certificate (American Red Cross, YMCA Lifeguard, Ellis and Associates, or equivalent) and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (Please scan and attach the required certification(s) to your application.  Failure to submit the required certification(s) will result in disqualification from the selection process. 

OR

2.  Ability to successfully pass and complete all three components of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training pre-course skill test:

• 300-yard continuous swim using front crawl or breaststroke with rhythmic breathing
• 2-minute tread using legs only
• retrieve a 10-lb dive weight from 7 ft deep, surface and swim 20 yds with the weight, using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds

*Qualified applicants who are in high school, will be required to obtain a valid work permit if selected.

9910 Lifeguard Academy Curriculum

1.  Candidates who DO possess a current lifeguard certificate (American Red Cross, YMCA Lifeguard, Ellis and Associates, or equivalent) and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification will:

• Practice and review Lifeguarding skills
• Participate in teambuilding activities
• Review SFRP Aquatics Employee Manuals
• Practice SFRP Aquatics Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Participate in quarterly all-staff aquatic in-service trainings
• Shadow guard with 3210 Lifeguard
• Obtain Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification
• Gain lifeguarding experience at various SFRP pools

2.  Candidates who DO NOT possess a current lifeguard certificate (American Red Cross, YMCA Lifeguard, Ellis and Associates, or equivalent) and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification will:

• Participate in the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course including the following components: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Emergency Oxygen Administration

Please note:  Applicants without a current lifeguard certificate are anticipated to begin the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course in Fall 2024.

We are also offering free practice session(s) to practice the lifeguard skills before taking the performance swimming skills test.  Lifeguards will be available to answer questions and to demonstrate skills. Practice sessions will include:

• 300-yard continuous swim using front crawl or breaststroke with rhythmic breathing
• 2-minute tread using legs only
• Complete a timed event within 1 minute and 40 seconds:
  • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (Swim goggles are not allowed for this portion)
  • Surface dive, feet-first or headfirst, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
  • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping the face at or near the surface in order to breathe (or to get a breath).
  • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Practice Session Dates – To RSVP please email Michele Lee at [email protected].

1. Wednesday, 3/20/24 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (SAVA Pool)
2. Wednesday, 3/27/24 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (SAVA Pool)
3. Wednesday, 4/17/24 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (SAVA Pool)

Successful completion of the American Lifeguard Training Program is required to continue with the 9910 Lifeguard Trainee Program

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. 

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.

Verification Guidelines: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#verification     
Education Verification: https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Notes:

• 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.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final date unless otherwise noted.

Important information

1. These positions work as-needed, and are temporary exempt, as-needed/seasonal appointments without city employee benefits.

2. Exempt employees under Charter category 16 are considered to be “at will” and serve at the discretion of the General Manager.

3. Employees may only be scheduled to work certain quarters/semesters depending on the operational needs of the Department. 

4. Work assignments may vary depending on the needs of the Department. Some positions may require working rotating shifts, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

5. These as-needed/seasonal, temporary exempt seasonal appointments cannot exceed six (6) months or 1,040 hours (note: an internal departmental threshold of 960 hours will be applied).

6. Successful candidates may NOT be guaranteed specific job placements, work site locations or fixed hours.

7. The Department may determine that some candidates must call for daily assignments based on business operational needs.

8. All As-needed/seasonal vacancies in this class will include this pool of applicants.

9. Your application will remain active for one (1) year from the date that you applied with the understanding that you can periodically update your application with key relevant information such as the possession of additional certifications, experience, etc. 

Specific information regarding this recruitment is listed below:

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.

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

Candidates 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.

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.

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.