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  • Water Safety Instructor (Seasonal)

    Temecula, California United States CITY OF TEMECULA, CA Part Time $21.30 - $27.27 Hourly Nov 22, 2024
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    CITY OF TEMECULA, CA

    City of Temecula, The Heart of Southern California Wine Country! Located just 60 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles, Temecula is ranked as one of America's Safest Cities. With a current population over 117,000, the City of Temecula employs a highly skilled workforce of over 225 employees.   Employees enjoy competitive compensation, rich benefit packages and leadership that recognizes and values our diverse employee population.   Strong focus on employee morale, wellness and family help to ensure a healthy work life balance for Temecula staff. Join our team!

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    Job Description

    The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Position Description

    The Community Services Department is hiring part-time/seasonal Water Safety Instructors for the Summer. Water Safety Instructors are responsible for teaching swim lessons to students of all ages and abilities, assisting in emergency procedures and maintaining pool health standards and general pool appearance. Applicants must be able to work both independently and as part of an overall staff team. This position requires the ability to interact courteously and appropriately with the public in a variety of situations. Water Safety Instructors may be required to work special events, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and split shifts.

    This is a seasonal position with the Community Services Department - Aquatics Division. The current vacancies for this position will solely be assigned to the duties of teaching swim lessons. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be at least 16 years of age or older.

    Please Note: A valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification is required within 90 days of employment or by June 9, 2025, whichever comes first. For more information visit www.TemeculaCA.gov/SWIM .

    Hiring Incentives:

    $500 Summer Incentive

    $150 will be paid on or around June 15, 2025 (based on the payroll schedule). $350 will be paid on or around August 15, 2025 (based on the payroll schedule) to employees that work until the end of the season and are in good standing with the City of Temecula.

    $300 Referral Incentive

    $300 will be paid on or around June 15, 2025 (based on the payroll schedule) to current City of Temecula employees for referring candidates who are hired. Employees can earn up to three incentives per fiscal year. To qualify, the referring employee must be currently employed (or reinstated from a dormant status), and the referred candidate must not already work for the City. Applicants must list the referring employee’s name on their application . Only one referral name can be submitted per application.

    For more information on hiring incentives visit www.TemeculaCA.gov/Jobs .

    DEFINITION

    Under direct supervision, performs responsible work in water safety instruction, ensuring the safety of swimmers, and the enforcement of safety rules and regulations in and around public swimming pools and other aquatic environments.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    The Water Safety Instructor is an Entry level classification in the Community Services series. The employee is responsible for carrying out the full range of essential duties and responsibilities.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

    Receives direct supervision from the Director of Community Services or his/her designee.

    No supervision exercised

    Examples of Duties

    Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
    • Teaches swim lessons to all age groups including, but not limited to, youth swim lessons, adult swim lessons, private swim lessons, and special needs swim lessons
    • Monitors the activities of swimmers in swim lessons, enforcing pool regulations and water safety policies
    • Administers first aid, performs CPR, and summons supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies
    • Compiles written reports to document rescues, injuries and other incidents as required
    • Enforces all City facilities rules and regulations; ensures cleanliness and safety of all City facilities; assists with light janitorial duties, as needed
    • Ensures all pool safety equipment is in stock, at the appropriate location and in good working condition at all times; reports any missing items to appropriate supervisor
    • Provides excellent customer service; maintains effective working relationships; works cooperatively with City Staff and customers
    • Documents daily attendance, and collects and accounts for swimming pool admission fees, as needed
    • Maintains accurate records; ensures proper completion of reports, records, logs and timecards, and make necessary reports; keeps and maintains daily records of chlorine and Ph tests
    • Sets-up and breaks down equipment and facilities; performs basic maintenance and cleaning, as needed
    • Prepares and writes a variety of reports and documentation, including detailed Risk Management incident reports
    • Performs other duties of a similar nature


    Minimum Qualifications

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

    Enrolled in high school; or High School Diploma or equivalent.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of workplace safety
    • Principles and practices of customer service
    • Occupational hazards and safety measures appropriate to work performed

    Skills to:
    • Operate various types of standard office equipment, including a personal computer, tablet and related software

    Ability to:
    • Swim with proficiency and endurance, and meet the standards of swimming competency as established by the Community Services Department
    • Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound judgment within established guidelines; prevent dangerous situations, recognize emergencies and take appropriate action
    • Act quickly and calmly in emergencies; enforce applicable safety rules, codes and regulations
    • Organize, plan and implement daily lessons for instructing swimmers
    • Establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work
    • Interpret and explain City aquatics program policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written instructions
    • Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; maintain proper records
    • Use proper English, spelling, grammar and punctuation
    • Maintain professionalism, courtesy and composure at all times, including stressful situations, and handle disputes and complaints in a calm manner
    • Serve as emergency services worker in the event of an emergency

    LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

    Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record is desired.

    The following certifications are required within 90 days of employment or by the date listed in the job announcement, whichever comes first.

    American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

    American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED*

    American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen* American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training*

    *Courses offered through the City of Temecula upon employment.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Satisfactory results from a background investigation and administrative screening. The administrative screening may include a pre-employment drug screening for positions which are designated as safety sensitive or security sensitive, including but not limited to being responsible for the care and custody of children and operating heavy equipment.

    Must be able to meet the standards of swimming competency as established by the Community Services Department.

    Must be sixteen (16) years of age or older and have a valid work permit, if applicable.

    Will be required to work outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays and weekends).

    Supplemental Information

    WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

    The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Moderate physical demands, with excellent swimming skills required; must maintain the physical standards prescribed by the City; ability to lift and carry items in excess of 60 pounds under difficult conditions; some lifting and moving of supplies and equipment.

    The employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data, information and documents, work on multiple concurrent tasks, work with constant interruptions, and interact with staff, facility users and the general public.

    Primary work environment is frequently outdoors in and around aquatic facilities. The employee is exposed to loud noise levels which can frequently exceed 70 decibels. The employee may be exposed to outdoor temperatures occasionally below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and occasionally exceeding 110 degrees Fahrenheit; employee is required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

    This recruitment will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification or below in the same classification series for both project and authorized positions.

    Note: A Project employee is an employee who is hired to work a specific period of time in a Fiscal Year. Project employees are: scheduled at the convenience of the City; not eligible for City sponsored benefits (e.g., health, dental, or vision insurance) unless otherwise specified; serve at the pleasure of the City Manager; and, specifically excluded from the Discipline policy (i.e. may be terminated at any time with or without notice). Typically, project positions do not exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

    PLEASE NOTE: If you are a CalPERS annuitant, please be advised that this position does not meet the statutory criteria for post-retirement employment because the incumbent will be performing regular staff duties for an undetermined duration. Employment in this capacity would require you to rescind your retirement and reinstate as a current member of CalPERS.

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :

    Flexibly Staffed: No

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Conflict of Interest: Not Required

    Department: Community Services

    Bonding Required: No

    The City of Temecula is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Benefits for Project Employees

    Employees who are hired in a temporary or "project" position do not receive benefits other than those mandated by state and federal law. These benefits include paid sick leave(PSL)as well asparticipation in Medicare, Worker's Compensation,OBRAand/orCalPERSRetirement System.

    Sick Leave
    In accordance with California State Law, all non-regular, temporary and seasonal employees will receive 40 hours of paid sick leave (PSL) upon hire. PSL will be available for use beginning on each employee's90thday of employment. Thereafter, in each pay period that includes July 1, employees will receive a new 40-hour lump sum of PSL. Any unused PSLhours will not carry over.

    Closing Date/Time: 2/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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