Lifeguard I

Lifeguard I

Make a splash with the City of San Ramon! Love the water? Enjoy working with people? Want to make a difference in your community?

The City of San Ramon is looking for enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our Aquatics Team as a Lifeguard I.

As a Lifeguard, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, welcoming, and fun aquatic environment for our community. You'll supervise pool activities, respond to emergencies, assist patrons, and may even have the opportunity to teach swim lessons and lead recreational programs.

Why join our team?

• Make a difference – Help keep swimmers and families safe.
• Work with the community – Interact with patrons of all ages.
• Build valuable skills – Gain experience in safety, communication, leadership, and emergency response.
• Grow your career – Opportunities to advance from Lifeguard I to Lifeguard II as you gain experience and certifications.
• Have fun at work – Spend your day around the pool while making a positive impact!

About the position

Under direct or general supervision, Lifeguards help ensure the safety of pool patrons and provide a positive aquatic experience. Lifeguards supervise pool activities and may also teach swim lessons and assist with recreational swim programs.

Lifeguard I is the entry-level position in the Lifeguard Series within the Parks and Community Services Department. Employees at this level typically have some basic work-related experience and work under general supervision.

Lifeguard I employees perform many of the same duties as Lifeguard II employees but are still developing their skills and experience. They generally have less responsibility for making independent decisions about work procedures and methods.

Advancement to Lifeguard II

The Lifeguard Series is flexibly staffed, which means employees may advance from Lifeguard I to Lifeguard II as they gain experience, skills, and knowledge.

Employees may advance to Lifeguard II after meeting one of the following experience requirements:

• 400 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard; or
• 200 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard and an instructor-level certification.

Employees must also demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability required to successfully perform the duties of the Lifeguard II position.

Typical duties

• Lifeguards, supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations.
• Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required, maintain a safe aquatic environment and facility.
• Greet the public, respond to patrons' questions and inquiries.
• Assist with the Swim Lesson program.
• Keep records and reports.
• Attend mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Assist senior staff and supervisors as directed.
• Follow the City and Parks and Community Services Department policies and procedures.
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including locker rooms, guard office, pool surfaces, and other facility-related duties as assigned.
• Present and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.
• Assist and teach swim lessons.
• Facilitate recreation activities according to prepared curriculum.
• Provide feedback regarding program goals, objectives, and activity schedules to the public, participants or supervisors.
• Provide leadership for staff and volunteers and supervision for participants in program areas.
• Lifeguards the waterslide.

Ready to dive into a rewarding opportunity? Apply today and become part of the City of San Ramon Aquatics Team!