Lifeguard - Part Time Temporary

Lifeguard

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value accountability, communication, collaboration, innovation, and dedication then you are just the person we are looking for!

A Part-Time Temporary Lifeguard is an essential member of our team, we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV'S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

Essential Information

Submit a Complete Application For your application to be considered, you MUST fully complete an online application by providing sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications, attach any documents as necessary, and answer ALL questions.

Part-Time/Temporary Position This position is a part time/temporary position and DOES NOT include health or medical benefits. Hours for this position will not exceed 938 per calendar year.

Pay Considerations The hourly pay for this position is $16.00.

Work Schedule You must be able to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, overtime, stand by and holidays.

Environment

• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold: No effective protection from weather.
• The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals, walking, and working on slippery and uneven surfaces.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• The worker is exposed to infectious diseases or other possible infectious materials.
• Exposed to blood
• Exposed to fecal matter
• Exposed to OPIM

Work Location Multiple recreational centers across North Las Vegas. Applicants should indicate their preferred location using the dropdown menu above.

The Role

Under immediate supervision, performs lifeguard duties and administers first aid and emergency assistance as needed. Monitors the activities at public pools to prevent accidents and provide assistance. Position filled on temporary basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years at time of hire.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which produces knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard or StarGuard Training Certificate which includes Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer within two weeks of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment prior to performing lifeguarding duties on pool site. NLS will provide training.

Selection Process

1. Complete online application Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.

2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process.

3. Swim Skills Assessment (Pass/Fail) This test evaluates your comfort and ability in deep water. Candidates will be assessed on:

• Swimming
• Surface dives
• Treading water
• Weight retrieval

4. Oral board interview (Pass/Fail)

5. Pre-Employment Screening Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history check via submission of fingerprints; drug screening; and a Child Abuse & Neglect Registry clearance for applicants 18 years of age or above. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.

6. Selection/Offers

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Questions? For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact: Lucero Gonzalez | Talent Acquisition Partner gonzalezpachecol@cityofnorthlasvegas.com