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SEASONAL LIFEGUARD
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Hourly Rate: $10.35 - $14.70
Lateral transfers –Wage depends on qualifications

Tryouts:
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009

A swim Release Form with a parent's signature will be required from all applicants 17-years old or under before participation in the swim test.
Download the Swim Release form (PDF-50k)

Location:
Sierra Recreation Center
26887 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Check-in:
7:00 a.m.
The swim test begins promptly at 7:30 a.m.

An additional swim test will be conducted at Lake Mission Viejo on Saturday, March 21, @ 10:00 a.m.

Testing Consists of:
500 meter swim in 10 minutes or less
Oral interviews held later the same day of each tryout.

Applicants who complete the swim within the allotted time will be invited to participate in an oral interview held late that day.

Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by June 20, 2009, and must be in good health. Eyesight must be correctable to 20/40. Employment is conditional based on successful passing of a medical exam, drug test and background check (18 years and older) before starting to work.

Training Program:
Applicants who qualify will be invited to participate in a mandatory (USLA) 94-hour lifeguard training program. The training will take place on the following weekend dates:

March 28 & 29, April 4, 5,11,12,18,19, 25 & 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trainees will be paid $8.00 per hour during training. Those trainees who successfully complete the training will be placed on the LMV hiring list according to their finishing place. Starting pay is $10.35 per hour if hired.

Application Procedure:
Applicants can fill out applications the day of the tryouts (be sure to arrive early), or pick one up at the Sales Office, or online at either lakemissionviejo.org. Mail applications to: LMVA Lifeguard Applications, 22555 Olympiad Rd., Mission Viejo, CA 92692. For more information contact the Patrol and Rescue Department at 949-770-1313, ext. 218
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The Lake Mission Viejo Patrol and Rescue Department is currently seeking men and women for Lifeguard positions (June 20 to Sept 7, 2009). Part-time work is also available throughout the year. Lifeguards transferring from other United States Lifesaving Associations approved departments are also welcome!

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Applications must be received prior to the swim test and are now available at the front office of the Lake Mission Viejo Association. For further information, please call the L.M.V. Lifeguards at (949) 770-1313 extension 218.

Fill out an online application form.

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