Job Description

Job Description and Duties

LIFEGUARD I (SEASONAL) – SANTA CRUZ DISTRICT / SAN MATEO COAST SECTOR / HALF MOON BAY STATE BEACH

“Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).”

The reporting location for this position is Half Moon Bay State Beach. This position will work under the supervision of the State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard).

This uniformed position will work with other seasonal lifeguard employees within an operational group and reports to a Permanent Lifeguard or Lifeguard Supervisor. As part of a self-directed work team, the incumbents work with other lifeguards and park personnel to provide aquatic safety to the public. The incumbent shall be in good physical strength and endurance and have the willingness to work weekends and holidays. Lifeguard I shall perform various unskilled tasks necessary to ensure that public health and safety standards are maintained including detecting hazardous ocean conditions, rendering assistance to persons and vessels in distress in the water, reporting hazards, dispatching responsibilities, providing Public Safety-First Aid care, CPR, communicable diseases prevention. Operate Code 3-equipped vehicles and rescue equipment. Enforce State Park rules and provide public safety-first aid. Develops leadership qualities through Team Building and Empowerment to provide a safe, professional, high quality recreational opportunity for the park visitor. Promote workplace safety and follow established protocols. Communicate with supervisors and adhere to the district’s operations handbook and District Polices. Complete documentation such as patrol logs, rescue reports, time sheets, and equipment checklists. Manage tasks in line with the seasonal lifeguard expenditure plan. Assist with the repair and maintenance of lifeguard equipment and facilities. Protect Park resources and ensure a high-quality visitor experience. Provide educational programs and community outreach.

This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible.

The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment.

This position requires a valid Class C driver’s license. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Micah Moore at (831) 345-3074 or at  Micah.Moore@parks.ca.gov .

Per California Code of Regulations (CCR) 599.961 , this is a sensitive position, and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing. It should be noted that testing is not mandatory, but is allowed to be conducted only if and when there is a determination of reasonable suspicion as defined in CCR 599.962 .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Willingness to work long and irregular hours, weekends, and holidays; tact and diplomacy; dependability; maturity sufficient to assume the responsibility of protecting lives of others; willingness to conform to prescribed uniform standards. Availability in spring and fall weekends, and 4-5 days a week in the summer.  Outdoor work in various weather conditions
Physical strength, endurance, and agility necessary to perform lifesaving activities; visual acuity and hearing in each ear sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.  May require prolonged standing and walking.  Exposure to dirt, dust, fumes, water, and noise may occur.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

May require lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy equipment.

Participation in safety programs and adherence to safety protocols.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Instructions

If submitting your completed Application Package by mail or hand delivery, you  must include the Position # 549-718-0993-901and the Job Control #  JC-501707in the “Examination or Job Title for which you are applying” section on the STD. 678. 

Note:  If you are applying for multiple positions, you  must complete a STD. 678 for each position separately.  Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

Employment History on the STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Summer work, Seasonal work, Remote work, Weekend work,

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