Lake Lifeguard, Parks and Recreation
1 week ago
**DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION**
**EXAM NUMBER**:D2948J
**TYPE OF RECRUITMENT**:Open Competitive (OC)
**SALARY**: $28.89 - $30.50 Hourly
**DEFINITION**:
Observes an assigned area of a lake from tower, launch ramp or patrol boat to preserve order, prevent accidents, and effect rescues.
**Essential Job Functions**:
- Opens lifeguard tower at beginning of shift and checks equipment such as rescue cans, radio, first aid box, resuscitator, oxygen and face masks; reports malfunctions to the lead lifeguard or supervisor.
- Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned beach area for signs of swimmers in trouble and violations of lake ordinances and safety regulations.
- Administers first aid to victims of water-related injuries or ill patrons suffering from heart attacks, seizures, heat exhaustion, broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguards or advanced medical personnel.
- Maintains log book by entering information regarding rescues, first aid rendered and other unusual events; writes a narrative account of major incidents.
- Enforces lake ordinances and rules prohibiting such activities as use of illegal flotation devices and swimming in restricted areas; reports other incidents such as capsized boats, violations of boating regulations, drinking alcoholic beverages or fights to the senior lifeguard, supervisor or patrol boat operator.
- Effects rescues in the lake using rescue can or board; using department approved techniques, secures and swims victims to shore.
- Serves as crew of a patrol boat and operates the boat to maintain position when senior lifeguard goes aboard another vessel or onto docks.
- Acts as observer while on boat patrol, looking for such things as distressed or speeding boats, violations of safety regulations, and dangerous debris in the lake.
- Performs operational check of the boat daily, checks oil and gas level, refuels boat when necessary; checks boat gear such as fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, and radio; reports malfunctions to senior lifeguard.
- Responds as crew member to such incidents as burning, capsized, or sinking boats; operates fire fighting and pumping equipment, attaches tow lines and swims to effect rescues.
- Drives and services the lifeguard truck including adding oil, water and gas, washing and checking first aid equipment.
- Observes parking, dock, and launch areas for instances of unacceptable activity such as speeding boats, unsafe launches, illegal parking, or drinking alcoholic beverages; issues warnings for minor offenses and may issue citations in cases of repeated or serious offenses.
- Instructs boat owners in proper procedure for launching boats and assists them in launching and retrieving operations to protect the boats from damage or swamping.
- Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform lake lifesaving duties.
**Requirements**:
**SELECTION REQUIREMENTS**:
**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**:
- , including authorized lifesaving, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, will be required.
**LICENSE**:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out job-related functions.
**SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION**:
**PHYSICAL CLASS**:
**4 - Arduous.** This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:
Incumbents must have the physical strength, stamina and swimming skills to effect rescues in rough lake water conditions.
**_Vision_**:
At least 20/30 in each eye without correction.
**_Hearing_**:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:
30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz
There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service Consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.
**Additional Information**:
**EXAMINATION CONTENT**:
This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess the required course certification, weighted 100%.
**ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION**:
Applications will be processed on an as
- received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.
**SPECIAL INFORMATION**:
**PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION**:
**Drug Test**:Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of
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