New Orleans, Louisiana
RECREATION LIFEGUARD II (CLASS CODE 6111)
New Orleans, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123
Job Overview
General lifeguard work at a municipal swimming pool, including the supervision of swimming, swimming instruction, and administration of first aid measures when required.
Qualifications
Minimum age of eighteen at the time of application.*
High School Diploma or GED.**
A current, nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certification from a professional provider.**
A current, nationally recognized Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification* from a professional provider.**
A current nationally recognized Water Safety or Swim Instructor Certification from a professional provider.**
* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify that the applicant is at least 18 years of age through state‑issued identification, driver’s license, or birth certificate.
** Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify the education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
Employment Requirements Probationary period: one year.
Domicile requirements: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Additional exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Background Check & Other Requirements Background check required prior to hiring. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required, although criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Substance abuse testing and a medical examination during the probation period are required.
Good moral character is required.
Application Information Applications will not be accepted after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise stated.
EEO Statement THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Qualifications
Minimum age of eighteen at the time of application.*
High School Diploma or GED.**
A current, nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certification from a professional provider.**
A current, nationally recognized Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification* from a professional provider.**
A current nationally recognized Water Safety or Swim Instructor Certification from a professional provider.**
* Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify that the applicant is at least 18 years of age through state‑issued identification, driver’s license, or birth certificate.
** Prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify the education and certifications claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.
Employment Requirements Probationary period: one year.
Domicile requirements: Domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. However, all new full‑time employees hired into this classification on or after January 1, 2013 must be domiciled in Orleans Parish within 180 days of hire. Additional exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.
Background Check & Other Requirements Background check required prior to hiring. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation is required, although criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.
Substance abuse testing and a medical examination during the probation period are required.
Good moral character is required.
Application Information Applications will not be accepted after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise stated.
EEO Statement THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, AGE, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, CREED, CULTURE, OR ANCESTRY. REQUESTS FOR ALTERNATE FORMAT OR ACCOMMODATIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO SHANA PARKER AT (504) 658-3516 OR TTY/VOICE AT (504) 586-4475 or (504) 658-4020. #J-18808-Ljbffr