| Job description: |
Benefits: This position includes medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, LTD, Aflac supplemental insurance, paid sick leave, and 401(k) retirement savings program with company match.
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of one of the three full-time Lifeguard Lieutenants, the Lifeguard Officer leads a team of lifeguards and carries out a wide range of aquatic safety activities related to the protection of boaters and swimmers. This position sets up, runs, and supervises one of our three summer programs: Junior Lifeguards, Rescue Boat Training, or Rookie Training, ensuring that the next generation of lifeguards is ready to protect and serve.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for maintaining surveillance of the lake, beaches, and swimming areas. Supervises the Seasonal Lifeguard staff and trains first-year Lifeguards. Assists Lifeguard Lieutenants in recruiting, training, and evaluating performance of Lifeguard staff. In-charge of overseeing the beaches and lifeguard operations in the absence of the Lifeguard Lieutenants. Observes carefully and patrols a given area of beach, and conducts observations from the beach and/or the tower. Maintains and enforces safe working conditions, and maintains all safety equipment. Patrols the lake by boat and enforces lake rules and regulations. Works in conjunction with Compliance Officer in enforcing LMV's regulatory issues. Assists in patrolling fishing area on foot and enforces fishing rules and regulations. Responds appropriately and effectively to emergencies such as overturned boats, accidents, and injuries. Provides first aid and rescues swimmers when needed. Records daily activity and statistics into spreadsheet in Lifeguard Headquarters. Prepares clear and concise records, reports, and logs. Assists in supervising maintenance projects as assigned by the Lifeguard Lieutenant. In off-season, performs maintenance on boats such as cleaning, polishing, varnishing, resin repair, etc. Performs SCUBA dives and supervises work and training dives throughout the lake. |
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Education, Training, and/or Experience: High School Diploma or GED. Minimum of three (3) full summer seasons experience lifeguarding for a USLA affiliated lifeguard agency. At least one (1) full year of supervisory and leadership experience of lifeguards. Advanced swimming and diving proficiencies required;
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: USLA approved Open Water Lifeguard & First-Aid certification and possession of current AHA/ARC CPR with AED card or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and possess a valid California driver's license with a minimum of four years of driving experience and an acceptable driving record (This is a mandatory requirement due to the responsibilities of driving company vehicles). Must possess a valid California Boater Card at time of hire. Must obtain both national SCUBA and Orange County EMT certification within six (6) months of hire (SCUBA and EMT certification at time of hire is highly desired). Must maintain a valid CA Class C Driver License and OC EMT Certification throughout employment in the position.
Special Requirements: Must pass dive physical, re-qualification classes, and USLA equivalent swim test annually. Expected to demonstrate competent rescue boat operation, confidently SCUBA dive the lake day and night in limited visibility, dispatch, create superior daily linear assignment schedules, and trailer a rescue boat within 120 days of hire to retain position.
Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Interviews and practical testing will be held on Thu, Sept. 17, expecting to fill the position immediately.
Employment is contingent on successful passing of a pre-employment drug test, dive physical, reference checks, background screening, and USLA equivalent swim test. |