Full job description Lifeguard Closing Date: Open Until Filled Temporary Position 16 – 24 hours per week, starting June 3, 2024 Must be available to work Monday – Thursday, 9am – 1pm $21.00 per hour with no benefits
About Gavilan: Located in the heart of California between San Jose and Monterey, Gavilan College's main campus in Gilroy
serves a diverse student population in a beautiful, park-like setting. In addition, we have campus centers located
in Hollister, San Martin, and South San Jose, which offer students a variety of courses and programs. Our
community recently voted to pass Measure X, a bond to renovate the main campus and build a full-service
campus in Hollister. Gavilan is proud to meet the needs of our growing community, offering high-quality
education in more than 70 transfer-related fields and over 30 industry-relevant career pathways. In 2023, we
awarded over 1,200 Associate Degrees/career education certificates.
Gavilan College, a Hispanic Serving Institution with a 60% Latinx student population, is committed to achieving
educational equity for all students. We work to provide students with a rich and relevant learning experience that
emphasizes student engagement in and out of the classroom, encouraging students of all ethnic and
socioeconomic backgrounds to realize their goals and become socially responsible leaders. When you join our
team at Gavilan College, you will become part of an innovative and equity-focused community that approaches
higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, administration,
students, and community partners.
Gavilan College fosters justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through its Principles of Community. As a
member of the Gavilan College community, you will join us in valuing the worth and dignity of every person,
the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the principles of democratic citizenship. All Gavilan employees
strive to maintain these ideals in an environment of inclusiveness and mutual respect. We live these shared
Principles of Community and work collaboratively to serve as a model of an exemplary, student-centered
community-serving college.
Ideal Candidate: Gavilan College is committed to recruiting individuals that embody our Principles of Community by:
actively demonstrating a commitment to embracing and celebrating diversity; committing to collaboration, effective communication and the development of strong working relationships; promoting purposeful inclusion of all groups and the free exchange of ideas in a respectful, trusting, and considerate environment; and demonstrating commitment to a college which prioritizes equity in resource allocation.
The Position: Are you interested in creating an exceptional educational environment for students who are part of a dynamic,
inclusive community? If you see yourself as a professional who empowers students of diverse backgrounds to
reach their potential through innovative, structural change, we invite you to apply for the Lifeguard position. At
Gavilan College, we welcome your commitment to fostering a learning environment where resources are
devoted to developing opportunities for students to break barriers and thrive as scholars and community
members.
Lifeguard's patrol and watch the activities in and around the swimming pool, enforce regulations to prevent
accidents, and rescue swimmers in distress. This is a part-time temporary position with no benefits.
Essential Duties: The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this job title; however, employees may
perform other related duties, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in the job title.
Perform duties of a Certified Lifeguard from fixed or roving posts within the Aquatics Center. Closely monitor activities related to the pool area, identify any safety issues throughout shift Perform rescues, administer first aid, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and summon supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies. Compile written reports to document rescues, injuries, and other incidents as required. Keep daily activity logs of rescues and other incidents involving the administration of first aid and enforcement of pool rules. Perform routine tasks to ensure first aid supplies and other emergency equipment are in stock and in good working condition. Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Requirements:
Certificates: Valid Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate is required. Special Requirements: Position requires availability of 16-24 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Applicants must be physically capable of sustained walking, standing, or climbing.
Applicants must be able to work Monday -Thursday 9am-1pm. Applicants must be willing to wear Lifeguard swim wear at all times when on duty.
Supplemental Information: Prior to appointment, background check, including fingerprinting for submission to the Department of Justice must be
completed, as well as Tuberculosis (TB) screening.
Application Process: To be considered for this excellent opportunity the following items must be received by CCC Registry through the
CCC Registry Website.
1. CCC Registry online application (all sections are required to be filled out: Education, Employment History,
Professional References, General Information). Apply at *
2. Resume *
Denotes application materials that are required for full consideration. As an equal opportunity employer, we are required to compile summary data on applicants for
employment. We are requesting your assistance in providing the information on the personal and ethnicity
section of your CCC Registry profile. The completion of the questionnaire is voluntary . The form will
be kept confidential and separate from all hiring documents and will not be forwarded to the
colleges/departments making employment decisions.
If you have questions related to the CCC Registry or technical aspects regarding submitting application
materials on the CCC Registry website, please contact the CCC Registry directly at or
call .
**Please contact the CCC Registry at AFTER you apply for this job to verbally confirm that
your application is included in this recruitment.
If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an application, contact the
Human Resources Office at .
Please be aware, the District does not reimburse for expenses related to the recruitment process.
NON-DISCRIMINATION Gavilan College Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
nondiscrimination on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration
status, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, transgender,
marital status, veteran status, medical condition, and physical or mental disability consistent with applicable
federal and state laws. If you have a verifiable disability and require accommodation to complete an
application, contact the Human Resources Office at .
