Senior Lifeguard

Summer 2026 Lifeguard Position at McNear's Beach Pool

We are now hiring for the Summer 2026 Season! There's no better place to be this summer than at the McNear's Beach Pool! We are a fun team that loves to work outdoors, is super sociable, and truly cares about the safety of others. Apply today if you want to become a part of an outstanding team of lifeguards who have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the people who visit our pool.

Senior Lifeguards will be assigned to work the season at McNear's Beach Park in San Rafael. McNear's Beach pool is open for recreational swimming daily from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm between May and the beginning of September. Senior Lifeguards can expect to work between two and five days a week. Flexible schedules will be considered.

Duties may include, but are not limited to: Supervising a small staff of seasonal Lifeguards; providing ongoing training to staff; scheduling work days and hours; assigning tasks and duties to staff; assisting in evaluating Lifeguard staff and making recommendations regarding performance evaluations to the Supervising Park Ranger; ensuring that the proper level of first aid supplies are available on site; enforcing pool rules and regulations; providing information to the public; performing routine maintenance duties to keep the pool and facility in clean and safe condition; collecting admission fees and preparing daily reconciliation and bank deposit preparation; responding to emergency situations in the pool; performing tests to ensure safe pool water quality; maintaining routine records and performing other related duties as required.

Minimum qualifications and certifications and licenses:

One season of experience working as a Lifeguard in a public recreation setting.

Certificates and Licenses

• Lifeguarding certificate issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified issuing agency.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS/CPR) issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified agency.
• First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) issued by the American Red Cross or equivalent certified agency.

Successful applicants must be willing and available to work evenings, holidays, and weekends and to modify work schedules and work overtime as necessary.

If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Anthony Wesley, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

LiveScan: Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at View phone number on click.appcast.io.