Pool Guard II

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pool Guard II employees oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring pool and deck areas to prevent accidents. They explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administer first aid and CPR as needed; receive patron fees; assist with aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; conduct swim and safety instruction; and perform other assigned duties.

Positions are available as full-time benefitted or part-time limited/hourly employment. Employees may be assigned to holidays, weekends, evenings, multiple pool sites, and portable community pools. They must be available to work as scheduled from June through August with no vacation leave and must wear the standard uniform prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department. The role may require knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo, and water exercise.

Before employment, applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. The test includes a 300-yard front crawl swim in six minutes or less and an object retrieval and active-victim rescue exercise. Employees must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training certificates, requalify as required, periodically pass performance tests, and undergo tuberculosis testing when hired and every four years thereafter. Applicants must be at least 16 years old and hold all required valid certificates, including American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguard, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22), and Water Safety Instructor certificates. Applicants under 18 generally need a work permit to start work.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old on the date of application.
• Applicants under 18 must obtain a work permit before starting work, unless age 17 and a high school graduate or holder of qualifying CHSPE or GED results; documentation is required in that case.
• Must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate.
• Must possess valid American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate.
• Must possess valid American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate; a Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate does not satisfy this requirement.
• Must possess valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.
• An equivalent lifeguard training certificate must be approved by the California Department of Public Health.
• Must pass a pass/fail performance test before employment; the test includes a 300-yard front crawl swim in six minutes or less and an object retrieval/active victim rescue.
• Must maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training certificates and requalify as required to retain employment.
• Must periodically pass performance tests to retain employment.
• Must undergo tuberculosis testing when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Must submit copies of the required certificates with the application; other supporting documents may be required depending on the applicant's circumstances.
• Candidates must provide valid government-issued photo identification at the performance test; minors may use a current school-issued photo ID.
• Candidates aged 16 to 18 at the performance test must bring a parent- or guardian-signed Release of Liability Waiver.
• Must be available to work June through August as scheduled with no vacation leave.
• Must wear the standard uniform prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Must complete applicable pre-employment screening successfully, which may include work-eligibility confirmation, medical review and exam, drug and alcohol testing, reference checks, and fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching swimming lessons with an authorized provider.
• Knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo, and water exercise may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool and deck areas to prevent accidents and oversee patron safety.
• Explain and enforce facility regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning.
• Administer first aid and CPR as needed.
• Receive fees from patrons.
• Assist patrons with aquatic class and activity registration.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Conduct swim and safety instruction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain current CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard Training certifications and requalify as required.
• Periodically take and pass performance tests to retain employment.
• Complete tuberculosis testing when hired and every four years thereafter.

Benefits

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• General wage increases for employees in Municipal Employees Association-represented classifications: 3.5% effective July 1, 2027; 2% effective July 1, 2028; and 2% effective January 1, 2029.

What This Job Offers

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