YOUTH AID

Job Description and Duties YOUTH AID – ORANGE COAST DISTRICT / SOUTH SECTOR / SAN CLEMENTE STATE BEACH “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” The reporting location for this position is San Clemente State Beach in San Clemente, CA. This position will work under the supervision of the Staff Parks and Recreation Specialist. The Youth Aide is a non-lifeguard, mentorship position that will work under close leadership of the Seasonal Lifeguard II at their reporting beach location, and an assigned Seasonal Lifeguard I-Junior Lifeguard Program Instructor during the operating hours of the Junior Lifeguard Program. The incumbents will work with Lifeguard Staff and other Park Personnel in order to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience. They also become role models for program participants, while they themselves gain training and experience in leadership, teamwork, aquatic safety skills, and first aid. This position may work up to 1500 hours within 12 consecutive months. This position is designated as not telework eligible. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. State housing is not available. For further information regarding this position, please contact Robert Egan at (714) 292-6381 or at robert.egan@parks.ca.gov. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. 1.) Minimum age is 15 years at time of appointment. 2.) Currently enrolled in an accredited high school or equivalent educational program. 3.) Willingness to work all necessary weekdays during the Junior Lifeguard Program operating hours. 4.) Physical strength and endurance necessary to complete the following: • Competitive 500 yard ocean swim. • Competitive 100 yard run, 200 yard swim, 100 yard run. • Competitive oral interview. 5.) Completion of the Junior Lifeguard Youth Aid training program. The selected candidate is required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting prior to appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: 1.) The ability to get along well with others and work within a work-group of highly motivated professionals. 2.) Willingness to follow directions and perform a variety of manual, instructional, or clerical tasks. 3.) A desire to develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities related to Lifeguard and other Park employment.