Head Lifeguard & Aquatic Center Lead

City of Pleasanton, CA; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Pleasanton is seeking a Head Lifeguard for the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and uphold safety standards during school-year hours. This part-time, temporary role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and program support in an outdoor municipal facility.

You’ll open/close the center, contribute to lifeguard rotations, assist with trainings, and provide front-desk support as needed after cashier training.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate.
• Current ARC Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Lifeguard experience of at least 2 years; senior lifeguard preferred.
• Available to work weekends, closing shifts, and other assigned shifts during the school year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety of aquatic programs, participants, and staff at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center.
• Open and/or close the aquatic facility during assigned school-year shifts.
• Lead staff and serve as the person in charge when supervisory staff are not present.
• Take the lead during emergencies and ensure staff follow safety procedures.
• Participate in the lifeguard rotation and perform secondary duties as needed.
• Support lap swim, water exercise classes, swim team practices, swim meets, and other aquatic programs.
• Assist with planning and leading off-season staff trainings.
• Provide cashier and front-desk support as needed after cashier training.
• Lead and supervise large groups of staff during major swim meet events.
• Teach swim lessons when needed, if Water Safety Instructor certified.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifeguard leadership

Safety management

Customer service

Effective communication

Cashier training

Outdoor adaptability

Tools

Cashier training

Job description

The City of Pleasanton is seeking a Head Lifeguard for the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center to lead daily operations, supervise staff, and uphold safety standards during school-year hours. This part-time, temporary role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and program support in an outdoor municipal facility.

You’ll open/close the center, contribute to lifeguard rotations, assist with trainings, and provide front-desk support as needed after cashier training.