Top 50 Aquatics Jobs in Oceanside, Ca

Aquatics Technician
City of Oceanside, CA —Oceanside, CA
- $56,580 - $75,900 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Loan repayment program
8d
Parks Planner - Four Year Limited Term
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $101,753.60 - $123,801.60 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Aquatics Instructor (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $19.25 - $23.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Public Health
- Teaching
- Employee assistance program
Lifeguard (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $18.75 - $23.98 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance program
Private Swim Instructor
Sunsational Swim School —Rancho Bernardo, CA
- $45 - $64 an hour
- Weekends only
- Driver's License
- Travel
- Reliable transportation
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
9d
Senior Recreation Leader (Learn Through Play Aide) (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $17.90 - $23.05 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Employee assistance program
Aquatic Technician
Pechanga Resort & Casino —Temecula, CA
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Organizational skills
Specialist, Social Media Content
Watkins Wellness —Vista, CA
- $22.75 - $35.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
2d
Animal Care Specialist
Petco —Oceanside, CA
- $17 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Merchandising
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
14d
Senior Recreation Leader (Part Time)
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $17.90 - $23.05 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Employee assistance program
Seasonal Recreation Leader I/II
City of Oceanside, CA —Oceanside, CA
- $18.10 - $22.74 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Current TB test
- Paid sick time
Swim Instructor
Waterworks Aquatics —Poway, CA
- $28.00 - $31.60 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Parks/Trees Supervisor
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $95,309 - $115,958 a year
- Full-time
- Contracts
- Business Administration
- Senior level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
9d
Recreation Assistant (Senior Lifeguard)
City of Carlsbad, CA —Carlsbad, CA
- $21.85 - $26.57 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Lifeguard
San Dieguito Union High School District —San Diego, CA
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- High school
- First Aid Certification
8d
Lifeguard/EMT
Army and Navy Academy —Carlsbad, CA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Lifeguard - Pool & Beach Positions Open
Army and Navy Academy —Carlsbad, CA
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Quick Apply
Head Swim Coach (Encinitas)
YMCA of San Diego County —Encinitas, CA
- $22.64 - $27.17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- BLS Certification
Master Swim Coach (Encinitas)
YMCA of San Diego County —Encinitas, CA
- $22.64 - $27.17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- BLS Certification
1d
Fitness Specialist-Per Diem (41729)
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities —Encinitas, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Per diem
- Current TB test
- Fingerprint clearance
- Entry level

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Aquatics Technician

City of Oceanside, CA -
Oceanside, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,580 - $75,900 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Loan repayment program
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Cardiac arrest emergency response
Patient resuscitation
Visitor query response
Record keeping
Computer operation
Staff supervision
Report writing
Equipment safety procedures
Lifeguard Training
Safety regulations
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Swimming
Driving
Team training
Public safety procedures
Daily transaction recording
Water safety instruction
Lifeguard Certification
Public relations
Swimming rescues
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

Introduction

THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Oceanside is accepting applications for Aquatics Technician. There is currently one position available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Application Deadline: 4:00pm, Sunday, 09/13/2026
Test Dates: Oral Board Exam -9/28/2026
Performance Exam - 09/28/2026

Selection Interview - 10/07/2026

Candidates MUST pass the Performance Exam in order to be placed on the Eligibility List.

Exam dates are posted as a courtesy and may be subject to change and/or cancellation.

Examples of Duties

The Aquatics Technician leads and participates in the implementation of aquatic programs; assists in the assignment, and functional supervision of subordinate staff; trains and instructs new and less experienced employees in proper work methods, tools, equipment and safety precautions; may have input on employee evaluations; ensures safety of pool areas; maintains an awareness of the hazards associated with the aquatic environment to which assigned, informs the public in an appropriate manner of these hazards and how to avoid them; provides primary or secondary lifeguard duties to include swimming instruction; rescues persons in distress or persons who are in danger of drowning; administers medical aid and performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation; responds to complaints and inquiries from the general public; enforces or informs the public regarding rules, regulations, codes, laws and other applicable restrictions; participates in the maintenance and upkeep of equipment and facilities; updates and prepares logs, documents and reports; oversees the collection and accounting of daily cash receipts; makes bank deposits; completes cash reports; builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Operational characteristics, services and activities of an aquatics program.
Methods and techniques of swimming and lifeguarding.
Principles and practices of lifeguarding.
Methods and techniques of C.P.R. and first aid.
Principles of supervision and training.
Principles and practices of public relations.
Cash collection, record-keeping and reporting.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.

Ability to:

Maintain good physical fitness and agility; swim with proficiency and endurance.
Assist in training and supervising the activities of lifeguard staff.
Interpret and explain aquatics program policies and procedures.
Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action.
Administer first aid and C.P.R. as necessary.
Swim with endurance and proficiency at a level necessary to perform assigned duties
Enforce applicable rules, codes, laws and regulations.
Respond to request and inquires form the general public.
Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Operate vehicles, vessels and/or equipment as appropriate.
Work various schedules including weekends, evenings, holidays and occasional split shifts as required by the work assignment.
Operate computer equipment and software applications related to the assignment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience: Minimum of three seasons (9 months) of performing increasingly responsible lifeguarding, water safety or swimming instruction experience at a municipal pool facility or equivalent setting.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in lifeguard services, water safety or a related field.

License or Certificate: Must possess the following:

California Driver's License
Lifeguard Training Certificate
C.P.R for the Professional Rescuer certificate

Within six (6) months from date of hire:

Possess an Emergency Medical Response Certificate
Possess an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
Possess an Aquatics Facility Operator certification or equivalent

NOTE: **Applicants MUST attach copies of required certifications to their application. Applications that do not contain required certifications will not be considered**.

Special Requirement: Must be available to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions and Selection Process

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; the performance of outdoors work requires exposure to a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, intense sun); exposure to potentially hazardous substances and chemicals, and work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Indoor work is performed in a variety of environments with natural and artificial lighting and moderate to high noise level. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require walking, standing, bending, crouching or stooping while supervising class participants; sit at lifeguard tower for long periods of time; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist; swim with proficiency and endurance; travel across wet, sloping surfaces; perform life-saving techniques and rescues which would involve bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, grabbing, and lifting, pulling or carrying a child or adult out of the pool onto the deck; pull, lift and store pool blankets, covers, reels and lane lines weighing up to 60 pounds; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; perform routine custodial and maintenance tasks; verbal ability to communicate in person and by telephone in emergency and non-emergency situations; must possess ability to read, interpret and write reports; must have sufficient eyesight and hearing to see and communicate across a pool in a noisy environment; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction; must be able to attend meetings at various locations throughout the City; must be able to train, evaluate and supervise staff.

Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process will include a performance and oral examination to assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Performance Exam Includes:

100 yard swim in 2 minutes
Treading water for 5 minutes
Water rescue in 2 minutes
Spinal in-line stabilization
Submerged victim rescue
Unconscious victim obstructed airway rescue and CPR
Swimming proficiency: crawl stroke (25 yards), breast stroke (25 yards), back crawl (25 yards), side stroke (25 yards), elementary backstroke (25 yards).

NOTE: Candidates MUST pass the Performance Exam in order to be placed on the Eligibility List.

Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.

RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

THE PROVISIONS IN THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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