Lifeguard (Part-time)

Salary: $18.08 - $19.64 Hourly
Location : Pattullo Swim Center, 1148 Wheeler Street, Seaside, CA 93955, CA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-06
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/01/2026


Description
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is flexible and may vary depending on program needs. Possible shifts include:

• Mon - Sun (exact days may vary), 7:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (exact hours may vary)

Total Weekly Hours : 20 hours (may vary)
Note: Flexibility and availability to adjust to varying schedules are appreciated.Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The City of Seaside provides outstanding services to the public and is deeply committed to a community and workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants, including underrepresented minorities that contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives. The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group of class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
DEFINITION
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of work in connection with programs and activities of an aquatic facility, including explaining and enforcing swimming programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules, and ensuring the safety of pool patrons; performs rescues and first aid procedures as necessary; and performs related work as required.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct supervision and oversight from the Pool Manager, Senior, and Lead Lifeguards. Exercises no supervision of staff.


CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class that assists in performing duties required to ensure that the City's aquatic facility is maintained in a safe and effective working condition and provides the highest level of safety for public use. Responsibilities include overseeing the activities in and around the aquatic facility, enforcing regulations to prevent accidents, responding to emergencies, rescuing swimmers in distress, and administering first aid. This class is distinguished from the Lead Lifeguard in that the latter has additional responsibilities related to the day to day supervision of the aquatic facility, oversight of the Lifeguards during events and recreational swim, and water instruction duties. This class is further distinguished from the Senior Lifeguard in that the latter is a lead level class, responsible for leading, training and supervising lower level employees, has attained a full range of skills/expertise in advanced lifeguarding techniques, and is responsible for additional administrative duties related to operating the aquatic facility and its programs.

Examples of Duties


Management reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Patrols the swimming pool and aquatics facility; keeps attentive lookout for accidents in the water or or swimming pool deck; warns people against dangerous practices regarding pool use; enters water to rescue persons in distress; administers artificial respiration and first aid as needed.
• Implements and enforces City policies, rules, and procedures to ensure cleanliness, and safe a proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Assists in leading and conducting diversified recreation activities, including oversight of community events, birthday parties, water oriented games, water exercises; sets up and takes down equipment for facility rentals and community events.
• Listens and responds to patrons' needs for assistance or information and provides the public with general information in person and over the phone.
• Assists in maintenance of the swimming pool; monitors filtration system; and monitors pool water chemistry through testing of samples and adjusts chemistry including chlorine, and PH values as needed to maintain standards, and performs routine pool-area, locker room maintenance as required.
• Performs basic custodial duties and routine facility maintenance of the deck, pool, equipment, office, and locker rooms.
• Performs rescues, administers basic first aid and adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as necessary; summons supervisors and emergency personnel as required for injuries or other medical emergencies.
• Issues and collects recreation equipment and supplies.
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:


Equivalent to the completion of one year of high school. Experience as a Lifeguard is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certifications :

• Possess and maintain a valid Lifeguard Training Certificate issued by the American Red Cross.
• Must obtain American Red Cross First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate for infant, child, and adult within three (3) months of hire; and an AED Certificate with one (1) year of hire.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and techniques of lifeguarding, adult and/or child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) methods, and first aid including rescuer methods as defined by the American Red Cross, National Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program (NPWLTP), or YMCA.
• Methods for keeping water and surrounding areas safe for public use.
• Safe handling and use of chemicals related to swimming pool maintenance and care.
• Applicable safety precautions and procedures related to the program area(s) and facilities to which assigned.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the area of assignment.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors and City staff.

Ability to:

• Work independently while supervising facilities and user groups.
• Perform work in an efficient, effective, safe, and timely manner.
• Provide courteous assistance to facility patrons.
• Perform water chemistry tests.
• Use appropriate safety equipment when handling pool chemicals and equipment.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Handle medical emergencies and injuries in a calm and effective manner, including providing basic first aid and/or adult and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Maintain facilities and equipment in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Learn, interpret, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Maintain accurate logs and basic written records of work performed; prepare clear and concise reports.
• Operate office equipment and computer applications related to the work.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Supplemental Information
Physical Demands
Must possess the ability to perform work that may involve lifting children and adults in and out of the pool up to 150 pounds or more with assistance, pulling a cover over the pool surface with assistance, and lifting, straightening and moving pool deck furniture and equipment. Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, reach, bend, climb, and swim, while in swimwear. Must be in physical condition sufficient to stay in water for prolonged periods of time, work in extreme heat and/or cold, and the outdoors. Vision, which may be corrected; and hearing, which must be in a normal range as measured by a standard audiogram, should be good enough to see and hear adults and children in life and/or health safety endangering situations. Must also possess the mobility to work in an office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and duplicating equipment and cash register. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.


Environmental Elements
Employees work outdoors and are exposed to variable weather conditions. May be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities as well as blood and body fluids rendering first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.


DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All City of Seaside employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City 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.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
APPLICATION PROCESS: A completed City application form and supplemental questionnaire are required for this position. Applications must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Copies of all required certificates must be attached to the application. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. False statements will be cause for disqualification, or discharge from employment.


TESTING PROCESS: The testing process for this position will include review of application materials, interview panel, swim test, and a final selection interview. Selected candidate will undergo pre-employment Tuberculosis (TB) testing and TB testing every four years thereafter.

LOYALTY OATH OR AFFIRMATION: All City employees are required to sign a loyalty oath and affirmation prior to actual employment.


EMPLOYMENT STATUS: This is an at-will position.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Seaside does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, covered medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran's status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law in its employment actions, decisions, policies or practices. Reasonable accommodation in the application, testing and selection process will be made upon request of disabled applicants.


IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT 1986: In compliance with the Immigration Reform & Control Act 1986, all new employees must verify identity and entitlement to work in the United States by providing required documentation.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in satisfactory health and free from disabling defect which would preclude satisfactory performance in the job for which applied.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resource Services Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA) and Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Part-time employees will work a schedule that does not exceed 999 hours per year.


There are no benefits offered at this time.
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Your application must include the following:1. At least 10 years of employment history (assuming you have been employed for ten years)2. Explanation for any gaps in employment3. A reason for leaving each job4. Three professional references (including names and phone numbers of present and past supervisors or managers, or persons for whom you have directly provided services, not peers)5. A clear demonstration in your application and responses to supplemental questions, of all relevant education and experience6. Certificate of degree attached to your applicationRESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF AN APPLICATIONI understand that my application may be rejected if incomplete or if I fail to provide any of the information listed above.CLICK YES TO ACKNOWLEDGE

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the REQUIRED Lifeguard Training Certification? Please ATTACH a copy with your application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the American Red Cross First Aid Certificate? If not, you will be required to obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a CPR Certificate? If not, you will be required to obtain within 3 months of hire.

• Yes
• No

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OPTIONAL: Are you a Veteran? Veterans are defined in accordance with California Government Code 18973 which states that a "veteran" means any person who has served full time for 30 days or more in the armed forces in time of war or in time of peace in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States, or during the period September 16, 1940, to January 31, 1955, or who has served at least 181 consecutive days since January 31, 1955, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, but does not include any person who served only in auxiliary or reserve components of the armed forces whose service therein did not exempt him or her from the operation of the Selective Training and Service Act of 1940.

• Yes
• No

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OPTIONAL: If you are a veteran, are you requesting a Veterans' Preference? If so, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your completed application form.

• Yes
• No

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