Lifeguard Trainee

City of El Segundo • El Segundo, CA

8d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a trainee position designed to assess the skill set necessary to be a Lifeguard. Incumbents participate in a multi-day training program to learn how to properly perform swim rescues, provide emergency medical treatment; assist in the maintenance of facilities and equipment; and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Training Academy, trainees will earn American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and may be appointed to a Lifeguard position. Selected candidates are required to attend the Lifeguard Training program on November 7 and 8, 2026 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to obtain the required certifications. This recruitment process is open and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be completed on Friday , October 9, 2026. Applications received after October 9, 2026, may not be considered. This seasonal, part- time, hourly, at -will position requires working mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of basic pool lifeguarding and first aid
• Swimming strokes and diving techniques
• Swimming with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties
• Learning American Red Cross methods and techniques required to become a Lifeguard
• Adequately pass written and physical examinations
• Performing a wide variety of swimming and diving skills
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Handling stressful or sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy
• Appearing for work on time
• Following oral and written instructions
• Understanding and follow posted work rules and procedures
• Accepting constructive criticism
• Establish and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, specifically the public, staff, committee members and public officials
• Some experience working with the public and previous aquatics experience
• Must be 15 years of age
• Athletic conditioning as part of a school, traveling or other sports team and/ or other athletic background in an individual sport or fitness pursuit
• Must be available to attend all required Lifeguard Training Academy sessions on November 7 and 8, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Attendance at all training sessions is mandatory
• Successfully pass a background check that complies with Public Resources Code section 5164

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory training, education and seminars provided by the City of El Segundo Recreation Division
• Learn how to observe swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area
• Undergo written and physically administered tests necessary for certification
• Successfully complete and pass American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• Provide first aid, CPR, and/ or pool rescue skills as needed at the conclusion of the training program
• Learn how to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on facilities and equipment, including monitoring chemical balance in pools, backwashing pools, and related functions
• Maintain records on activities and operations; document information in logbooks
• Regularly and predictably attend work
• Perform related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed