Salary
$35,152.00 - $44,886.40 Annually
Location
All Locations - San Luis Obispo County, CA
Job Type
Temporary - Seasonal
Job Number
0326TP-001237-01
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
22202 Community Parks
Opening Date
03/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
APPLY URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca/jobs/5277697/lifeguard-i-temporary-seasonal?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
About the Position
Are you passionate about water safety and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? We are looking for responsible and attentive Lifeguards to join our team. As a Lifeguard I, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all swimmers and guests, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining a clean and safe aquatic environment.
Lifeguards assigned to this position will be working as a lifeguard at a pool - afternoons only.
Typical Tasks and Representative Duties (Not in order of importance)
- Supervision of visitor use at a County aquatic facility or designated swim area, including pools and decks of swimming areas and other aquatic areas.
- Enforcement of County policies and regulations.
- Preventative lifeguarding, preventing accidents, and effecting rescues.
- Providing basic first aid to the public.
- Collecting user fees.
- Distribution of information such as schedules and activities.
- Monitoring of pool chemistry.
- Aquatic site maintenance.
- Helping prepare bulletin boards, awards, and certificates.
- May conduct swim lessons, aqua aerobics, and other similar activities and related duties such as promotion, scheduling, and development of aquatic-related activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Licenses and Certificates
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment; Title 22 First Aid Certification must be obtained within one year of original lifeguard certification and maintained throughout employment. EMT certification can be substituted for the CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Title 22 requirements.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Employees in these classifications are required to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends. New employees are required to complete INS Employment Eligibility Verification forms to certify citizenship or legal residency and authorization to work. These are temporary appointments without benefits or tenure. Must also pass County pre-employment medical exam. All prospective employees must submit to and pass screening under Public Resources Code Section 5164 in regards to criminal offenses.
How to Apply
This is a continuous recruitment; however, the posting can close at anytime without notice, therefore, prompt application is encouraged.
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca/jobs/5277697/lifeguard-i-temporary-seasonal?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.
Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.
This position is temporary. There are no benefits available for this classification.
Work Location: In person
