POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

County of Los Angeles; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Pool Lifeguard (Recurrent) to observe and protect swimmers, perform rescues, and enforce safety rules at designated pool locations in Los Angeles County.

The role involves administering first aid, teaching swim classes, and performing routine pool maintenance. Candidates must be able to swim 300 yards in 6:30 or faster and hold the required Lifeguard Training certifications. This is an hourly, recurrent position with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes 30 seconds or less.

Responsibilities

• Observe assigned pool section to preserve order and perform rescues.
• Administer first aid for near-drownings, injuries, and heat-related incidents; refer serious cases to senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Enforce pool rules and refer violators to supervisors.
• Teach beginner and advanced swim classes using department lesson plans; may coach aquatic sports or assist with events.
• Perform pool maintenance tasks and ensure compliance of first aid equipment with health standards.
• Maintain and inventory first aid and lifesaving equipment.
• Participate in the department fitness program to maintain readiness.
• Prepare and submit written reports of pool-related incidents as needed.

Skills

Swim 300 yards

Job description

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

This announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period.

The application filing period will begin on April 22, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and may close without prior notice.

POOL LIFEGUARD (RECURRENT)

EXAM NUMBER: D2964H

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive (OC)

JOB TYPE: Recurrent Only [Hourly / As-Needed]

$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY

DEFINITION: Observes an assigned section of a swimming pool to preserve order, prevent accidents, and effect rescues.

• Conducts continuous surveillance of assigned pool area for signs of swimmers in trouble and for violations of pool and safety regulations and performs water rescue of pool patrons as needed.
• Administers first aid to victims of near-drownings, heart seizure, heat exhaustion, broken bones or lacerations; releases seriously injured victims to senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Elicits compliance with and enforces pool ordinances and rules; refers persistent violators to the senior lifeguard or pool manager.
• Teaches beginner and advanced swim classes using standard departmental lesson plans and demonstrations; may coach individual or team aquatic sports and assist with aquatic special events.
• Performs pool maintenance tasks such as backwashing the water filter, testing the water chlorine and pH levels and adding chlorine and muriatic acid to bring the level up to standards; fills pool with water to established level; cleans the deck, vacuums the pool and ensures that first aid equipment complies with health and safety standards.
• Maintains, repairs and takes inventory of first aid and lifesaving equipment.
• Engages in the physical fitness program established by the department in order to maintain capability to perform pool lifesaving duties.
• Prepares and submits written reports of pool-related incidents to immediate supervisor, as needed.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY

ABILITY: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6 minutes and 30 seconds or less.

CERTIFICATIONS*

Certification resulting from the successful completion of the Department of Parks and Recreation Lifeguard Training Program that is a minimum of 64 hours and consisting of:

• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator (CPR/AED) for the Professional Lifeguard
• Resuscitation-Oxygen Administration
• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens
• Lifeguard Training for the Professional Rescuer

VISION

At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

HEARING

There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz; 30 dB at 1000 Hz; 40 dB at 2000 Hz; 40 dB at 3000Hz. There may be no greater than 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS: 4 - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION

*Applicants will be required to provide all 5 certifications at time of application or within seven (7) days of submitting application. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination will consist of confirming applicants possess all of the required certifications, weighted 100%.

Candidates must provide proof of possession of the required certifications in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

PRE-PLACEMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Employment is subject to passing a medical examination which will be scheduled after security clearance for candidates who receive contingent offers of employment.

Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.

VACANCY INFORMATION

The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Parks and Recreation throughout Los Angeles County.

Available Shift: Any

Department Contact

Ramon Cruz

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ADA Coordinator Phone: [phone]

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