Lifeguard

City of Crescent City; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

457(b) plan

Job summary

City of Crescent City is seeking lifeguards for Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool. The role focuses on patron safety and excellent customer service. Lifeguards assist with maintenance and pool cleaning, and must meet certification requirements.

The position requires a minimum age of 15, a valid work permit for students, and StarGuard Elite or EMSA-certified lifeguard training including CPR for the professional rescuer. The selection may include exam, interview, swim test, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Must be 15 years or older
• Work permit required if attending high school
• Possession of StarGuard Elite certifications, or equivalent EMSA standards
• Swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less; swim 50 yards in 45 seconds or less
• Maintain certifications and recertify annually
• Flexibility in work schedule

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patrons at all times
• Provide exceptional customer service to the community
• Assist with routine maintenance and cleaning of the pool

Skills

Customer service

Public relations

Emergency response

Swimming ability

Education

StarGuard Elite certifications

Lifeguard Training/CPR (EMSA standard)

Job description

Department: Fred Endert Municipal Swimming Pool

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary responsibility of alifeguard is to ensure the safety of patrons at all times and to provideexceptional customer service to our community. The Lifeguard position is alsoresponsible for assisting with and performing routine maintenance and cleaningat Fred Endert Municipal Pool.

Wageand Benefits

Hourly Wage -- $17.15- $17.65

BENEFITS: 40 hours of sick leave per fiscalyear and participation in 457(b) plan.

THE SELECTION PROCESS may consist of a written exam, an oral interview and a timedswim. Subsequent to a job offer and prior to being hired, a candidate must successfully pass a medical examination,drug screen, DMV review, fingerprint and background check.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Age: Must be 15 years or older
• Work Permit: Required if attending high school
• Certifications: Possession of StarGuard Elite certifications, or
  equivalent certifications which meet Emergency Medical Systems Authority
  standards in: Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• Ability to: Meet standards set by American Red Cross orequivalent; swim 500 yards in 12 minutes or less; swim 50 yards in 45 secondsor less; requires frequent swimming, sitting, standing, walking; sufficientstrength to rescue students/swimmers in distress. Make good judgement, havetact, a positive attitude, and the ability to react quickly and appropriatelyin an emergency situation; Effectively educate patrons and enforce all rulesand regulations of the facility; develop good public relations skills, includinga friendly, courteous and enthusiastic attitude; Must maintain the ability tocontinue learning and improving their professional and technical skillsincluding a variety of in-service training for safety, customer service, etc;Keep certificates up to date by attending recertification classes annually; Usea computer, tablet, cellular phone in daily work activities; Have flexibilitywithin their work schedule.
• Essential Functions / Knowledge and Skills: Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminatehazardous situations; Administer any emergency first-aid needed by the victimof an accident; Communicate with other lifeguards and facility staff the needfor additional assistance and/or equipment; Complete all required records andreports on schedule and submit them to the Designated Head Lifeguard; Performcashier duties when needed; Perform various pool maintenance and custodialtasks; Knowledge of facility rules and regulations, staff chain of command,characteristics of the aquatic facility.

FINAL FILING DATE: September 22, 2026

Equal EmploymentOpportunity/Reasonable Accommodation:

The City of Crescent City is an EqualOpportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disabilityor marital status or other non-merit factors in its hiring practices, includingthe process of recruitment, selection, promotion or other conditions ofemployment. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Citywill make reasonable efforts during the interview process to accommodate peoplewith special physical or mental requirements. If special accommodation isnecessary, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to yourinterview date.

For any questions, please contact Sara Barbour, Human Resources Manager.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

• City of Crescent City
  377 J Street.
  Crescent City, CA 95531
  Phone: [phone]