Pool Lifeguard (3208 TEX As-Needed) - San Francisco Recreation and Parks

City and County of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); In loco; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Part-time

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The City and County of San Francisco is seeking a Pool Lifeguard (3208 TEX As-Needed) for the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. This part-time, temporary exempt role supports aquatic facilities citywide, enforcing rules, performing rescues, and ensuring patron safety during the swimming season.

Applicants must hold Lifeguarding and CPR/AED certifications and commit to obtaining Oxygen Administration and Title 22 First Aid within 12 months of hire.

Competenze

• Current Lifeguarding certification from American Red Cross or equivalent.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification required.
• Must obtain Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer within 12 months of appointment.
• Must obtain Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel within 12 months of appointment.
• Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.

Mansioni

• Patrol and monitor pool activities to prevent accidents and identify swimmers in distress.
• Perform rescue operations and administer lifesaving techniques as needed.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain order around the pool area.
• Maintain pool facilities and cleanliness, including water quality sampling when needed.
• Prepare incident/accident reports and assist with facility operations.

Conoscenze

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED

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Pool Lifeguard (3208 TEX As-Needed) - San Francisco Recreation and Parks

• Part-time
• Work Hours: Other
• Job Code and Title: 3208-Pool Lifeguard
• Fill Type: Temporary Exempt

Application Opening: September 09, 2026

Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 5:00pm on September 23, 2026, and will close any time thereafter.

Appointment Type:This recruitment is for a Temporary Exempt (TEX), as-needed appointment. This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination process pursuant to the San Francisco Charter Section 10.104 and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Please note that this position does include any City health or retirement benefits due to its temporary nature.

Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America. In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department’s commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city. Learn More. Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits—Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages. Included in the Department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced.

More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

The Aquatics Division operates nine (9) pools across San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods and provides staffing for Camp Mather during its operational season from late May through late August.

Under general direction, the Pool Lifeguard protects the health, safety and welfare of patrons at a municipally operated swimming pool facility. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline in and around the swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; making continuous contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, lockerrooms and aquatic equipment; and performing related duties as required.

• Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.
• Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assists swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitative measures when necessary.
• Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool.
• Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; perform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.
• Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.
• Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.
• Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.
• Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary.

Current possession and maintenance of the following certifications or the equivalent of:

• Lifeguarding issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency;

Appointees who do not possess the following certifications or the equivalent of at the time of hire must obtain them within twelve (12) months of their appointment:

• Oxygen Administration for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency
• Title 22 - First Aid for Public Safety Personnel issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All employees must maintain current and valid certifications throughout their employment.
• Certifications for Oxygen Administration and Title 22 must be obtained within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintained thereafter.
• Failure to maintain valid certifications and provide proof of compliance may result in termination of employment.
• High school students who qualify must obtain a valid work permit, provided they are at least 16 years of age by the date of hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Current Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
• Waterfront Certificate issued by Red Cross or equivalent agency

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Process:

The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to the minimum qualifications. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.

Race and Social Equity Statement

We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all. With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations. With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals—gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.