Lifeguard I / Lifeguard II-Swim Instructor

INTRODUCTION
The City of Ventura is accepting applications for Lifeguard I and Lifeguard II-Swimming Instructor opportunities.
Are you interested in joining the City of Ventura's team of water safety professionals at our state-of-the-art aquatic center? Our complex features a 50-meter competition pool, 25-meter recreation pool, a zero-depth water playground, and two 20-foot waterslides. If you love working with kids, are dependable, hard working, and have open availability for the entire summer, apply online at www.cityofventura.net/jobs by the March 26, 2017 deadline!
For more information about the Ventura Aquatic Center, visit www.cityofventura.net/aquatics.

Notice to all applicants: to be considered for Summer 2017 vacancies, you must take and pass a Physical Assessment Test (outlined below) on one of the following dates: March 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, or 26. Applicants do not have to possess the required certifications to attend the Physical Assessment Test. If invited to attend the Lifeguard Recruitment Training Program, the City of Ventura will provide the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification at no course fee to the applicant. If hired, there is mandatory pre-service training on June 4, 11, and 16 (times vary).

Those applying for Lifeguard II-Swim Instructor positions are required to obtain their Water Safety Instructor Certification prior to June 1, 2017 independently.

THE POSITION
We are currently recruiting to fill upcoming Lifeguard I and LIfeguard II-Swim Instructor vacancies. These are temporary support staff classifications, paid on an hourly basis.
Lifeguard I ($11.00 to $12.00 per hour)
Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, plans, organizes and conducts swim lessons and performs lifeguard duties specific to program area. Requirements: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment, successfully complete the physical assessment test and interview process, attend the Lifeguard Recruitment Training Program and possess all of the following certifications by appointment:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard II-Swimming Instructor ($12.00 to $13.00 per hour)
Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, plans, organizes and conducts swim lessons and performs lifeguard duties specific to program area. Requirements: Candidates must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment, successfully complete the physical assessment test and interview process, attend the Lifeguard Recruitment Training Program and possess all of the following certifications by appointment:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be 16 years of age at time of appointment, successfully complete the physical assessment test, interview process, and Lifeguard Recruitment Training program.