Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard - Recreation & Parks (3210 TPV)

  • Part-time
  • Work Hours: Other
  • Job Code and Title: 3210-Swimming Instructor/Pool Lifeguard
  • Fill Type: Permanent Civil Service

Company Description

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT VERIFICATION (PROOF) OF THEIR CERTIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING APPLICATION.

FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED VERIFICATION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Specific instructions and information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

  1. Please read Critical Tips for Applying on Smartr before you apply.
     
  2. To submit your application, select the “I’m Interested” or “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.
     
  3. Complete your application with as much detail as possible in the experience section. Please be sure to include all relevant training and experience (duties and how many hours per week you worked for each position) 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.
     
  4. SUBMIT VERIFICATION (PROOF) OF YOUR CERTIFICATIONS AT THE TIME OF FILING APPLICATION.
     
  5. Look for a confirmation email that your application has been received.  See How To Apply section below for more details.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Provisional.  Full time and Part time position available.  Temporary Provisional incumbents will be required to succeed in a Civil Service Examination process for this class in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.  This position is subject to budgetary constraints.
Application Opening: March 20, 2023
Application Filing Deadline:  File Immediately.  This announcement will close at 5:00 pm on March 24, 2023.
Compensation: $28.55 - $34.6875 hourly
Recruitment ID: RTF0133184-01046590

About Us
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 25 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.

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

Under general supervision, is responsible for the safety of swimmers and enforcement of regulations at a municipally-operated swimming pool. The essential functions of the class include: maintaining discipline in and around swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; administering CPR and First Aid; conducting classes in various phases of swimming, diving and other aquatic activities; coaching swimming teams or other aquatic and sporting groups; directing communication and contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; writing reports; preparing the pool for aquatic programs; performing some of the duties associated with Class 3213 Aquatics Facility Assistant Supervisor in that individual's absence and performing related duties as required.

Working conditions
Nature of work includes: sufficient strength and coordination to perform rescue operations, CPR and First Aid, exposure to water, indoor noise levels, outdoor working conditions, chemicals and mechanical hazards.
 

Qualifications

  1. Six (6) months (equivalent to 1,040 hours) of recent verifiable experience working as a swimming instructor and/or lifeguard; AND
     
  2. Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency; AND
     
  3. Possession of a Water Safety Instruction Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency; AND
     
  4. Possession of a CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPRFPR) Certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New hires must be able to obtain the following certifications issued by the American Red Cross within six (6) months of appointment 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 for the Professional Rescuer

Failure to show proof of possession of current/valid First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer certifications after six (6) months of date of hire and throughout length of employment may result in termination of employment.

All employees must keep current/valid ALL required certifications throughout the length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/show proof of current/valid certifications may result in termination of employment.

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

Verification
Applicants are required to submit verification of qualifying certifications prior to the filing deadline. Verification of qualifying certifications must be verified by providing a scanned copy (.pdf) of the original certification issued by the American Red Cross or an equivalent certified issuing agency, and must be attached to the application at the time of filing.  If you are unable to upload the documents to your application, you can scan and email the materials to [email protected], with the subject line: 3210 Verification.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.  Verification of qualifying work experience as a swimming instructor and/or lifeguard must be verified by submitting written documentation, on the employer’s letterhead. The verification of work experience must include the applicant’s full name, the job/position title(s), a description of job duties performed, dates of service, number of hours worked as a swimming instructor / lifeguard and a signature of the employer.

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

How To Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov/ and begin the application process. 

  • Select the “I’m Interested” or “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

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, @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, @smartrecruiters.com, and @careers.sf.gov).

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.

Selection Process

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements.  Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. Only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Note: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

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

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.

Terms of Announcement
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco.

Contact: Stacy Chung at [email protected]

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

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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