HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.251 POOL GUARD TRAINEE 20230831PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.251
Class Specifications for the Class:
POOL GUARD TRAINEE
SR-11, BU-03
Duties Summary:
Serves in a trainee capacity, receiving on-and-off-the job training to learn the
theories, techniques and methods used in to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist
persons in distress; enforces pool safety regulations; maintains pool and pool area;
performs pool guard duties under immediate supervision; and performs other related duties
as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class represents the entry level class in the Pool Guard series. It involves formal
and informal training in the basic principles, practices, methods and techniques in theories,
techniques and methods used in to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist persons in
distress. Work assignments are made concurrently with orientation and training, and
continued guidance and instructions are provided during such assignments.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
•Attends training sessions and participates in informal discussions, on-the-job
training, practice drills and demonstrations concerning the theories, techniques and
methods used in to protect life, prevent accidents, and assist persons in distress and
first aid procedures and techniques;
•Familiarizes self with departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations;
•Provides information and assistance to the general public;
•Maintains the pool and surrounding pool area;
•Under immediate supervision, performs limited pool guarding duties; and
•Performs other related duties as required.
PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 6.251
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
POOL GUARD TRAINEE
SR-11, BU-03
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from high school.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high
school diploma.
B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from
an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be
substituted for up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester
credits = 6 months).
C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community
college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the
education requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used
again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for
education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant
holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be
conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the
minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained
independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered.
Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant.
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
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License Requirement:
Possession of the appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position, and
possession of the following valid certifications prior to completion of probation:
1) American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or equivalent;
2) American Red Cross Community Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, or
certificate of completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
for Healthcare Provider course, or equivalent;
3) American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or equivalent;
(These certificates must be maintained on a current basis thereafter).
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be
established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent
experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Special
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This is an amendment to the specification for the class, POOL GUARD TRAINEE,
which was approved on June 23, 2021, amended on November 4, 2021, amended on
February 21, effective February 1, 2023, and is to be substituted for that specification.
Approved: August 31, 2023
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources