Lifeguard (Short-term)

San Mateo County Community College District

San Mateo (CA)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A California community college district is seeking a Lifeguard (Short-term) to ensure the safety of swimmers. The ideal candidate will supervise aquatic activities, enforce safety protocols, and maintain lifesaving equipment. A Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate is required. This temporary position does not include benefits and is contingent upon Board approval through June 30, 2026. Join us to promote safety and assist in aquatics programming.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the safety of all swimmers and coordinate with fellow lifeguards.
  • Implement safety protocols required by statute and District regulations.
  • Monitor maintenance and safety of lifesaving equipment at the beginning of each shift.
  • Support co-workers to ease procedures for staff.
  • Report any observed safety compliance concerns.

Education

Certified pool operator (CPO) certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Lifeguard (Short-term) role at San Mateo County Community College District.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Miscellaneous Pay

Months Per Year: Through June 30, 2026 (extension contingent on Board approval)

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for overseeing the safety of all swimmers, executing coordinated efforts with fellow lifeguards on deck in assistance of aquatics programming.
  • Practices cohesive, cooperative strategies, with responsible implementation of safety protocols as required by statute and District regulations and may be asked to participate in the training and daily practice of lifeguards and other assigned safety functions.
  • Monitors maintenance, safety kits and assurances of lifesaving equipment, including AEDs at the beginning of each shift.
  • Supports co-workers and team in ease and cooperation of procedures for staff.
  • Monitors and reports any observed safety or facility compliance concerns with awareness of State and County standards.
Job Requirements
  • Certified pool operator (CPO) certificate.
Additional Information

Due to the temporary nature of this position, benefits are not included.

EEO Statement

San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflected our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.

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