JOB
The City of Lodi is seeking Lifeguard applicants. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Under the guidance of the Aquatic Manager, Lifeguards are skillful swimmers who perform such work as needed to preserve the health and safety of patrons utilizing the municipal swimming pool by preventing and responding to emergencies.
The 2026 summer season starts in early June and finishes in August.
To apply for this position, you must submit the following with this online City application:
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Cover Letter
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Resume
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Lifeguard Certification
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
General Statement of Job
The statements included in the Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibility of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive.
Under general supervision, a lifeguard is a skillful swimmer, who performs such work as needed to preserve the health and safety of patrons utilizing the municipal swimming pool by preventing and responding to emergencies.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Carries out duties as listed in the current Lodi City Pool Lifeguard Manual.
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Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
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Acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
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Follows all safety procedures contained in the Lifeguard Manual and Blood Borne Pathogens Procedures.
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Patrols the pool and warns swimmers if they are not following the rules and regulations.
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Disciplines violators politely but firmly.
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Aware of all water hazards that can take place at the swimming pools.
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Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
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Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of service.
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Experiences regular contact with other employees at the pool and with the public.
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Reports to the supervisor when he/she finds scarcity of equipment required for a rescue of a victim.
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Dresses in a manner befitting duties and responsibilities.
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Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
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Performs various maintenance duties and other assigned duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Tools and Equipment
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Identification as a lifeguard that consists of an orange tube, swim suit, sweat shirt, or jacket with bold word, “Lifeguard.”
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First aid and life-saving equipment.
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First aid kit, phone, whistle, hand signals, and locks.
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Water-testing equipment
Cleaning supplies
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Confidential Data
This is a confidential position requiring discretion in areas of responsibility.
Essential Physical Job Requirements
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform essential functions of the job.
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Ability to swim and good presence of mind to work in emergencies.
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Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
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Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position and read/ prepare a written/typed documents and text materials.
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Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to occasionally, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
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Statement of Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Most of time is spent outside in all types of weather. Work is sometimes strenuous and may be stressful.
Position Accountability
Reports To: Aquatic Manager, Assistant Aquatic Manager
Supervision Exercised: None
Selection Guidelines
Selection procedures may include the administration of a written examination or actual performance testing, the pre-screening of applicants, formal interview, physical testing, background and credit checks, and information verification as appropriate.
