CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Human Resources Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 http://www.huntingtonbeachca.gov/jobs
INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
OCEAN LIFEGUARD I-RECURRENT

An Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOSING DATE: 02/16/17 12:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

• 5% is paid to individuals with EMT certification
• 5% is paid to individuals with bilingual skills

Please submit a Performance Exam Form to Lifeguard Headquarters and also submit an on-line Employment Application by filing deadline, Noon on Thursday, 2/16/17.

• Over 16 million visitors enjoy the City’s beaches annually, during which the Marine Safety Division averages more than 4,500 rescues each year.
• The division provides lifeguard services for approximately 4.75 miles of City-operated beach.
• The Marine Safety Division may respond to mutual aids and other aquatic emergencies throughout Orange County.
• All Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards work under the direct supervision of Marine Safety Officers who in turn report to Marine Safety Lieutenants and are under the direction of the Marine Safety Division Chief.
• Approximately 170 Lifeguards are employed each year.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(See above)

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Age: 17 by July 1, 2017 – Proof required  (Age 16 for HB City Beach Junior Guards who have received rank of Captain and are recommended by MS Management)
• Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in both eyes or 20/40 corrected (by contacts only) in both eyes.
• Health: Excellent, including good hearing
• License: A valid CA drivers license with an acceptable driving record may be required.

• Other: A pre-placement medical exam and drug screening will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

PERFORMANCE EXAM DATES

• Date: Saturday, February 18, 2017
• Time: 8:00 AM
• Location: Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA
• Interested candidates MUST submit a completed Performance Exam Form to Lifeguard Headquarters AND also an on-line Employment Application, both by the application deadline of February 16, 2017 12:00 pm (Noon)
• INTERVIEWS – Sunday, February 19, 2017 (by invitation only)

PERFORMANCE EXAM EVENTS
The performance exam tentatively consists of 3 physical events (subject to change):

1. 1,000 yard ocean swim
2. 500 yard ocean swim (surf sprint)
3. 1,500 yard run-swim-run.

All events are conducted in prevailing conditions around and through the Huntington Beach Pier. Applicants must satisfactorily complete all phases of the performance exam to be eligible for further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS

• Candidates successfully completing all components of the Performance Exam will be placed on a list based on time results.
• The top qualified candidates will be invited to an assigned oral interview time between 8:00 AM and 6 PM on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
• Based on the combined results of the performance exam and the oral interview, the top qualified candidates will be invited into the Lifeguard Academy.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical exam, drug screen and Live Scan DOJ fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. The employment physical will be conducted by a physician designated by the City.
• Upon hire, employees are subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
• Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards are “At Will” employees who work on a seasonal, as needed, basis. Hours vary and will include weekends and holidays.
• Note:  A second recruitment may be conducted in May of 2017.  If  so, candidates may be required to resubmit applications/forms and may be required to participate again in the Performance Exams.

LIFEGUARD ACADEMY

• Training classes are conducted at the Lifeguard Headquarters from 8 AM to 6 PM, March 25, 26, April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2017.
• New Hires are required to attend all scheduled classes.  Any absences must be pre-approved by the Marine Safety Division Chief or designee.
• Lifeguards will be compensated during training at the rate of $17.93 per hour.
• New Hires will receive lifeguard equipment (i.e. uniform, fins, sunglasses, etc.) and an annual beach parking pass.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Academy, candidates will receive certification by the Red Cross in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Medical Response.PHYSICAL TASKS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Must have physical strength, endurance, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the job, including: swimming, running, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to drag up to 150 pounds. Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to the beach and ocean environment, including prolonged exposure to cold weather, water, and sun. May be exposed to hazardous materials and communicable diseases.  Employees of this classification must be able to demonstrate upon hire and annually thereafter the ability to swim 1,000 yards within 15 minutes.

1. Applicants are required to submit a completed on-line Employment Application by February 16, 2017, 12:00 PM (Noon).  You may find the on-line Employment Application by following the link “Apply” above.
2. Applicants are also required to submit a completed Performance Exam Form with signed waiver by February 16, 2017 to: Lifeguard Headquarters, 103 Pacific Coast Hwy., Huntington Beach, CA.  The form may be obtained by clicking  (HERE).