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Open Position(s):

IN-WATER SAFETY LEADER/LIFEGUARD

Hours & Compensation:

Temporary Seasonal part-time hourly $20 per hour
4-6 surf camps June – October 2023
Immediate start date

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Executive Director and supports the program department with
special event logistics, equipment maintenance, and event set-up/tear down. Most support and
event activities are held outside on the beach, in public settings and/or near bodies of water.
This position will also be responsible for providing water safety, guidance and life-guard duties
during surf camps and provide on-land surf instruction training to volunteers / athletes.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Provide on-land surf instruction at surf camps located in San Diego County.
2. Provide lifeguard support in the ocean during surf sessions.
3. Assist and support program related needs during surf camps when not in the water.
4. Load and unload event equipment as needed to programs.
5. Assist in the maintenance of rinse/cleaning boards and wetsuits.
6. Misc support

Education / Training:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.
2. First Aid / CPR Certification
3. Valid Driver’s License
4. Clean Driving Record with DMV printout
5. Must have reliable transportation.
6. Fingerprint Background Check
7. Ability to lift, squat, walk, bend, and carry 50+ pounds of equipment.
8. Ocean life-guard certification
9. Experience with surf instruction
10. Compassion for working with children overcoming trauma.
11. Mandated child abuse reporter certification (upon hire, provided by US4K)

Special Requirements:

Some evening and mostly weekend hours required: Often Friday, Saturday and Sunday, days
vary but most weekends June – October 2023.

About us: Urban Surf 4 Kids is a nonprofit organization that has provided services to children
living in foster care in southern California for over 15 years. We provide opportunities for healing
and empowerment through surf therapy, mentorship, and life skills achievement programs for
youth in foster and at-risk communities. Our vision: We are using the power of surf and Ohana,
“our family”, to empower youth who have experienced complex trauma to become independent
adults, leaders in the community, and champions for the environment.

Urban Surf 4 Kids is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any kind. Urban Surf 4 Kids is committed to the principle of equal employment
opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of
discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Urban Surf 4 Kids are based on
business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color,
religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or
regulations in the State of California. Urban Surf 4 Kids will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. Urban Surf 4 Kids encourages applicants of
all ages.

Contact roxanne(at)us4k.org