LIFEGUARD

Location: Santa Cruz
Job ID: 36820

JOB POSTING

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NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is: 06-27-2022

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

More information can be found here: recreation.ucsc.edu

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Aquatic Manager, the Lifeguard will ensure the safety of patrons in and around the pool facility.

The primary duties of the Lifeguard may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervising patrons.
• Assisting in the implementation of swimming programs.
• Enforcing all pool rules and regulations, as well as state health and safety laws.
• Responding to emergency situations; administering first aid and primary care as needed, and completing accident/incident forms.
• Conducting public relations; offering program information, handling or referring public complaints.
• Attending and participating in all in-service training sessions.
• Reporting all pool repairs and hazards.
• Conducting inventory of and maintaining equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining pool deck and guard areas in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Removing and replacing pool covers, as assigned.
• Moving bulkhead and lane lines to meet long/short course pool requirements.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Information: $18.24/hour

No. of Positions: 5

Benefits Level Eligibility: Core benefits

Schedule Information:

• Part Time, Variable
• Percentage of Time: 50%, 20 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week: Mon-Sun
• Shift Includes: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Employee Classification: This is a Limited appointment

Job End Date: 6/30/2023, with possibility of extension

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: TX

Job Code Classification: 004031 (LIFEGUARD)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

90% - Patron Safety

• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.  
• Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.  
• Enforces facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them.  
• Recognizes and responds quickly and effectively to all emergencies.  
• Administers first aid and CPR/AED when needed.

5% - Cleaning / Disinfecting

• Cleans and disinfects all materials and high touch points on a regular basis throughout the shift.

5% - Staff Training

• Attends and completes all monthly staff training (virtual and in person).

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to think critically and act quickly and decisively when observing potential distress in the aquatic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of employees, including other lifeguards, facility staff, and management.
• Ability to work independently to complete functions of the job.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact courteously with patrons.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer.
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel Certification.
• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Certification.
• Previous lifeguard experience.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.
• Candidate must be currently certified in Lifeguard Training/CPR/AED and First Aid from a nationally recognized organization in order to be eligible for the position. 
• Ability to perform essential physical job functions, with or without accommodation, that may require sitting, standing, swimming, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, carrying, hearing, and seeing.
• Ability to swim 500 yards in 8 minutes. The ability to tread water without using your hands for 3 minutes.
• Ability to work a variable schedule. Ability to start the workday as early as 5:30am on occasion. 
• Must be available to work shifts throughout the year including during midterms, finals week and breaks.  
• Selected candidate will be required to wear proper lifeguard attire (red and white uniforms).
• The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.
• Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

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EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS
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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.





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