Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Society for Conservation Biology; Berenda (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor to ensure safety at the aquatics facility. Responsibilities include supervising swim activities and teaching water safety. Applicants must have strong swimming skills and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Prior aquatics experience demonstrating strong swimming skills.
• Willingness to work with individuals of all swim abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversees activities at the City's aquatics facility.
• Ensures safety and rescues distressed swimmers.

Skills

Swimming Skills

Water Safety

Education

American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Certification

Job description

View more categories View less categories Sector Government Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

Position: Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 Hourly

Location: Parks & Community Services, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Department: Parks & Community Services

Opening Date: 05/09/2025

Closing Date: 05/30/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

Under general direction, the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor oversees activities at the City's aquatics facility, including open swim, instructional classes, pool rentals, and use of the pool facility by other City programs. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, rescuing distressed swimmers, administering first aid, and supervising aquatics classes. The role follows established policies, procedures, and work methods, performing other related duties as required.

Primary Responsibilities

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is a part-time, at-will, specialist responsible for ensuring the safety of participants and spectators at the City's aquatics facility. The position may require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and daytime hours to support public use. Dependability and punctuality are essential. This role differs from the Head Lifeguard, who acts in a lead capacity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior aquatics experience demonstrating strong swimming skills, such as competitive swimming, water polo, or other aquatic sports, or previous experience as a certified lifeguard.
• Willingness to work with individuals of all swim abilities to teach water safety and basic swim techniques.
• Possession of American Red Cross CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Certification. Equivalent certifications may be considered if approved by the Director of Human Resources.

Additional Information

Only the most qualified applicants will be considered based on the submitted Employment Application. Final selection and appointment are made by the City Manager upon department head recommendation. The selection process may include application review and an oral interview (pass/fail). Applicants requiring special accommodations should contact Human Resources five (5) business days prior to examinations at [phone]. Appointment is contingent upon a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening. The position is committed to Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, and a drug-free workplace.