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From March 16, 2023 post.

Los Alamos County is Hiring - Lifeguard-PT/FT Available

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of the Aquatic Coordinator or Lifeguard Supervisor, ensures the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by preventing and responding to emergencies and/or provides instruction in aquatic programs. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Trainee Minimum Qualifications:

•High School Diploma or GED (exception for full-time high school students).

•Must be at least sixteen years of age.

•Must be able to successfully swim a 100-yard crawl stroke non-stop, or breaststroke or a combination of both prior to commencing work.

•Must be able to pass American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer within sixty days of employment.

•Must be able to pass Oxygen Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED certifications within sixty days of employment.

•Must successfully complete pre-employment physical exam prior to commencing work.

•Must pass a competency water skills test every six months.

•Must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

Additional Qualifications for Lifeguard:

•If lifeguarding, must possess and maintain current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent. (Equivalent certifications may include: StarGuard, National Pool and Water Parks, YMCA or USLA certification).

•If lifeguarding, must possess or obtain within thirty days of employment, and must maintain American Red Cross Oxygen Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens, and AED certifications.

•If instructing, must possess a current Water Safety Instructor certificate from the American Red Cross for swim instruction and/or Aquatic Exercise Association certificate for water exercise instruction.

TRAINEE-$750 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS FOR REGULAR AND LIMITED TERM, $750 AT HIRE AND $750 AFTER 6 MONTHS

$1,500 NEW HIRE SIGN-ON BONUS FOR FULL-TIME REGULAR LIFEGUARDS ONLY

Apply here: https://selfservice.losalamosnm.us/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=23108&sreq=1&form=GEN&desc=LIFEGUARD%20TRAINEE/LIFEGUARD(MULTIPLE%20VACANCIES%20PT/FT%20AVAILABLE

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