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Lifeguard jobs and training opportunities with the City of Chandler

  
WANTED:
Reliable, dedicated, hard working
people who want to be a member
of our awarding-winning program.
Enroll in our Lifeguard Training
or Water Safety Instructor
certification courses.

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Employment opportunities with Chandler Aquatics
 Jobs with Chandler Aquatics
 job application process
 certification courses
 training courses
 lifeguard training programs for youths and teens
 

Chandler Pools & Aquatic Centers


Employment with Chandler Aquatics


    

 

   Chandler Human Resources will be 
  
accepting applications online beginning
   November 2010.

   
Human Resources will be accepting applications
   from November 2010 through March 13, 2011, when
   recruitment will be closed.
   
  Testing Dates:
   * TBD - either March or April of 2011
          All testing dates are subject to change
          without notification. Candidates will
          only be scheduled for one testing date.

  

  Temporary Part-Time Jobs 
   
  We will be looking for part-time employees, ages
  15 and older, who want to contribute to our
  award-winning program. These positions are 
  temporary part-time, however, incumbents must 
  be available to work January through December 
  due to year-round aquatic programs. During
  “peak” season (May – July), employees have the
  opportunity to work 40 hours per week in the
  “off-peak” season (August – April) hours may
  vary from 5-20 hours per week. All candidates
  offered employment with the City of Chandler 
  are expected to work during the school year. 

   If you are interested in becoming a part of our
   team, enroll in one of our training classes today!
   NOTE:  Applications for employment may be 
               submitted while individuals are enrolled
               or completing the Lifeguard Training or
               Water Safety Instructor courses.
 

  

 

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Job Application Process


    

 

 

  How to Apply
  Only electronic a
pplication submissions on the 
  City Human Resources Web site will be accepted. 
   
  Don't forget to submit your application!
  You may submit an application while you are 
  completing or enrolled in a certification course.
      

  Apply here or you can go to the City's
  Human Resources office located at:
        55 N. Arizona Place, Suite 204
        (E. of Arizona Ave., S. of Chandler Blvd.)
        Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
   A computer is available for the public to use
   when applying for a position. 
   

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Certification requirements and courses

       

 

     

  Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor
  Certification 
Courses
 
  All Aquatics job applicants must possess the
  required certification from the American Red
  Cross or be enrolled in the appropriate course.
  Attendance at all class sessions for the Lifeguard
  Training and Water Safety Instructor courses is
  required! No exceptions will be made. 
  Pre-registration is required. All fees must be paid
  at the time of registration. Fees include books
  and a pocket mask. Please refer to our
  certification courses refund, cancellation and
  transfer policy (at right) before enrolling in
  a class.
   
  
Acceptance of a student's registration form for
  the certification classes does not necessarily mean
  participation in the class. Students must successfully
  pass a prerequisite skills test to take part in class.
  Certification will be determined after students have
  successfully completed all required water skills and
  written exams. Failure to pass final skills tests and
  written exams does not allow for refunds.


     

  Certification Class Refund, Cancellation 
  & Transfer Policy

 
  A participant may cancel or transfer their enrollment
  by calling the Aquatics Office at (480) 782-2756 or
  480-782-2753, however the following policy will be
  strictly followed:  
   * 
Advanced cancellations 8 days or more prior
      to the start date of the class will be charged a
      50% cancellation fee. 
   * Cancellations 7 days or less; no refund will be
      issued.    

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Training and Certification Courses


    

 

  REGISTRATION INFORMATION 
  Resident fee: TBD     Non-resident fee: TBD
  
Supply Fee: TBD (Check made  payable to American
                     Red Cross on the first day of class)
  Locations and times: TBD at a later date
 

  Lifeguarding Courses:
  Water Safety Instructor
  (W.S.I.) Courses:
     
Will be offered begining January of 2011
  

  You may submit an application while you are 
  completing or enrolled in a certification course.

   We will be accepting registrations for these classes
   in November of 2010. 

     ** Online Registration **

 

  Lifeguard Training
 
American Red Cross 
  
  Teach participants the knowledge and skills needed
  to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies.
  The course content and activities prepare
  participants to recognize and respond quickly and
  effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning
  and injuries. Upon successful completion,
  participant will receive a certificate for Lifeguarding /
  First Aid: valid for 3 years and CPR/AED for the
  Professional Rescuer: valid for 1 year. This is a
  30-hour course. Class size is limited so register early!
  Please come prepared to swim each class session.

  Prerequisites:
  · Swim 300 yards continuously
  · Starting in the water, swim 20 yards using front
  crawl or breaststroke, surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve
  a 10-pound object, return to the surface, swim 20
  yards back to the starting point with the object and
  exit the water without using a ladder or steps, within
  1 minute and 40 seconds.

   

  Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.)
  American Red Cross
 
 
  The Water Safety Instructor course teaches
  candidates how to teach the American Red Cross
  progressive Learn to Swim program. Candidates
  will learn how to teach swim lessons to any age
  group, including infants and adults. This course
  will provide the foundation for teaching in a safe
  and fun environment.
  This is a 43-hour course curriculum, which includes
  5 hours of the F.I.T course, and 8 hours of instructor
  candidate practical teaching time.
  
 
Prerequisites: 
   * 16 years or older by the last day of each course;
      and ability to perform proficiency in water skills
      test.
   
 
Water Skills Test: 
   * Demonstrate proficiency in the following strokes
      (25 yards): front crawl, back crawl, breaststroke,
      elementary backstroke, sidestroke, and butterfly
      (15 yards); maintain position on back for one 
      minute in deep water (floating or sculling); tread
      water for one minute (1:00).
  

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Aquatic Training Programs for Youths


    

 

 

  Guard Start Program
  Ages 10 to 12
  
 
*** This program was eliminated due to
budget reductions as of June 26, 2010 ***

  Junior Lifeguard Program
  Ages 13 to 15
  
 
*** This program was eliminated due to
budget reductions as of July 3, 2010 ***

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link to a list of frequently asked questions and answers

   480.782.2749    Aquatics General Information
   480.782.2733    Aquatics/Pool Information Line
   480.782.2560    FAX
   ParksAndRec@chandleraz.gov

    

   Chandler Aquatics
   650 E. Ryan Road
   Chandler, Arizona 85286
   Map & Directions
   

   Attn: Chandler Aquatics
   Mail Stop 906
   P.O. Box 4008
   Chandler, AZ  85244-4008