Senior Lifeguard

Salary: $19.55 - $23.46 Hourly
Location : San Ramon, CA
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2026-08-X340
Department: Parks and Community Services
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Make a Splash in Your Community!

If you're a strong swimmer, natural leader, and team player who enjoys working with people and creating a safe and fun aquatic environment, we want to hear from you!

Join the City of San Ramon Aquatics Team and make a splash in your community!

As a Senior Lifeguard , you'll play an important leadership role in keeping our aquatic facilities safe, welcoming, and running smoothly. You'll help lead daily operations at the San Ramon Olympic Pool & Aquatic Park and Dougherty Valley Aquatic Center , while supporting a variety of programs and activities.

Responsibilities may include:

• Ensuring safety and supervising patrons
• Providing leadership and support to lifeguard staff
• Supporting swim lessons and water safety programs
• Assisting with recreational swim and aquatics summer camps
• Helping with staff training and development
• Supporting daily facility and program operations

During the busy summer season, Senior Lifeguards may work up to 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.

Typical Duties

• Supervise and ensure patron safety at all times, including clearly and professionally conveying rules to patrons and enforcing facility regulations
• Perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects and retrieval of heavy items from 14' of depth
• Sit and/or stand for long periods of time
• Administer first aid and provide emergency care as required
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals
• Maintain a safe aquatic environment
• Greet the public and respond to questions and inquiries
• Assist the Swim Lesson program
• Assist with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic park, including locker rooms, guard office, and pool surfaces
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor by wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm
• Display the ability to swim and tread water; Keep records and reports
• Facilitate program activities according to a prepared curriculum
• Provide feedback regarding the City's aquatic program and activity schedules to the participants or supervisors
• Conduct proper opening and closing procedures of the aquatic facilities
• Assist in staff trainings and meetings
• Analyze program needs and recommend new and innovative program ideas
• Set up proper furniture arrangements, equipment, and facility maintenance
• Work as a Lead with Lifeguards and Swim Instructors and offering assistance in maintaining the proper execution of all aspects of facility rentals and programs
• Ensure all policies of the City of San Ramon are followed during all programs, special events and facility use
• Provide excellent customer service and problem solving
• Perform functions of registration software applications
• Prepare daily deposits and reconcile daily reports
• Ensure all revenues received at assigned sites are properly entered and accounted for
• Lead staff during facility rentals and Lap Swim
• Assist the Pool Manager with Recreation Swim, and the Junior Lifeguard and Star Guard camps

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Rules and procedures for operating the assigned facility.
• Basic recreation program concepts and design.
• Customer service practices.
• Goals, requirements, and practices related to City aquatic programs.
• Current aquatic safety standards and procedures.

Ability to:

• Safely operate assigned program equipment.
• Swim and tread water and perform water rescues, including moving objects requiring up to 100 pounds of force.
• Retrieve heavy objects from a depth of up to 14 feet.
• Set up and maintain program equipment and activity areas.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Follow oral and written instructions and respond appropriately to direction.
• Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Work professionally, reliably, and responsibly.
• Demonstrate creativity, dependability, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• Must be a minimum of 17 years old and at least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
• Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting and documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years are required.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of at least one instructor level certification in Lifeguarding, Water Safety, or other related areas
• Previous experience as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor is preferred
• Current American Red Cross certifications or the equivalent Lifeguard Training and First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards

Other Requirements
Appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting. Documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Recruitment Process


Ready to join our team? Successful applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process will consist of a skills test and an interview.

Interview Dates/ Skills Assessment:
Interview/skill assessment dates for both recruitments will be scheduled as needed.


The City of San Ramon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
This position does not receive benefits.
01


I will be 17 years old by the time of hire.

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have at least 480 hours of experience as a certified lifeguard?

• Yes
• No

03


How many years of experience do you have as a lifeguard?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

04


Please indicate which lifeguard certifications you possess. (Check all that apply.)

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or the equivalent
• First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards
• Lifeguard Instructor
• Water Safety Instructor certification or its equivalent
• I currently do not have any certifications
• I currently do not have any certifications, but I am enrolled. (you can tell us where you're enrolled and when you plan to complete the course later on.)

05


Were you referred to this job by a City employee? If yes, and more than one City employee referred you, please provide only one name. If no one referred you, please write N/A.
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