City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, protects the health, safety and welfare of patrons at a municipally operated swimming pool facility. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline in and around the swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; making continuous contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; and performing related duties as required.

The 3208 Pool Lifeguard ensures safety of swimmers during all public swimming events and activities as well as for maintaining the facility for safety and cleanliness. This class is distinguished from the 3209 Swimming Instructor in that the latter is responsible for instructing, supervising, testing and the safety of all student swimmers during swimming instruction classes.

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Knowledge of: procedures and techniques of lifeguarding; emergency procedures; practices and techniques of CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), First Aid, Oxygen Administration.

Ability or Skill to: rescue submerged victim and remove from water; perform First Aid and CPR and use Automatic External Defibrillator (AED); demonstrate strong swimming with competent lifeguard skills; think clearly and act quickly and decisively in emergency situations while remaining calm; learn safety methods and procedures necessary to ensure public safety in and around a pool; learn and understand policies and procedures of the swimming pool facility; and explain City swimming pool policies and procedures. Operate small hand tools for minor pool maintenance; safety and rescue equipment including AED, rescue tube, pocket mask, oxygen, first aid kit, pool testing equipment, ozonator, pool vacuum, timing system, and janitorial equipment including brooms, mops, squeegees, hoses, and plungers. Operate point of sale machine; basic office equipment, and chair lift. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with varying age groups; use basic facility programs such as e-mail, scheduling and registration software; learn to prepare clear and concise reports; learn to take and record water chemistry.

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Experience:
Two (200) hundred hours of experience as a paid or volunteer lifeguard.

License and Certification:
Current possession and maintenance of the following certifications 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.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PROMOTIVE LINES
To: 3209 Swimming Instructor From: Entrance examination
ORIGINATION DATE:	08/17/2011
AMENDED DATE:	01/08/2020
REASON FOR AMENDMENT:	To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.
Business unit(s):	COMMN

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.