POOL LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII-N/C)
Job Description
Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after March 20, 2026 without further notice.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.
The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities. Below are some of the aquatics programs offered:
BELMONT POOL
Belmont Plaza Pool is a year-round, outdoor facility. The pool is 50m x 25m in size with water temperature maintained between 80 – 82 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a seven days a week during normal business hours.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK COMMUNITY POOL
King Park Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The site consists of a 25-yard pool and a secondary wading pool with water temperature maintained between 83-86 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.
SILVERADO PARK COMMUNITY POOL
The Silverado Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The pool is a L-shaped 25-meter pool with a shallow water wading area. Water temperature is maintained between 83-84 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
- Monitors aquatics facility and guests, and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
- Provides customer service and information to guest; assists disabled guests with lift chairs; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities within scope of authority;
- Instruct a variety of swimming and water aerobics classes;
- Cleans and maintains pool area as needed;
- Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions;
- Ensure the health, safety, and well being of all participants in your care at all times;
- Maintains daily log, and prepares incident, accident, and operational reports;
- Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance;
- Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures;
- Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess or obtain the following two (2) certifications:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard - must be obtained within 6 months of hiring;
- Water Safety Instructor - must be obtained within 6 months of hiring;
- Must be able to pass a swim test (200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water);
- Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work);
- Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.
- Experience in aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is highly desirable.
- Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various pool locations;
- Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency);
- Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment;
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
- Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.