Job Announcement
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District invites applications for:
Position: Lifeguard Swim Instructor-PT Department: Recreation
Job Opening Date: March 10, 2026 Location: Cunningham
Deadline for applying: Open Until Filled Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $18.00 to $19.00
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is a Special Service District that has been serving area residents for over sixty years. As a Special Service District, GVRD operates as a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo. GVRD manages 407 acres of public park space including 20 neighborhood parks, 10 community parks, 6 special purpose parks, and Olympic-size swimming pool and 4 community centers. GVRD maintains over 1,000 acres of public land.
GVRD is governed by a five-member Board of Directors. With 30 plus full time and approximately 155 part-time and seasonal employees, GVRD operates on a 2025-2026 fiscal year budget of $12.969 million for general fund operations and Measure K funding amounting to $2.2 million. The Measure K funding is being utilized to purchase necessary equipment, improve parks, facilities.
LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR (P/T)
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by
employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the
job.
DEFINITION
Responsible for the safety and general welfare of patrons. Will instruct in the Learn-to-Swim
program.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Works under the general supervision of the Pool Specialists and Senior Lifeguards.
Supervision is not a regular responsibility of this position.
Receives general supervision from Recreation Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator or Assistant Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions
- Instruct various aquatic classes as designated by the Pool Manager.
- Guard and patrol the pool to observe swimmers in the pool and surrounding area.
- Provide assistance in emergency situations; provide air to patrons in distress and the immediate administration of first aid when necessary.
- Restrict swimmers within a given swimming area when necessary
- Warn patrons of unseen hazards and remove from pool area.
- Daily inspect life guarding equipment and making necessary repairs.
- Maintain order and enforce established pool rules.
- After last rotation, assist or give breaks to the pool office manager.
- Disinfect the locker rooms/changing areas, and maintain them during pool hours of operation.
- Keep the pool area in a neat and clean manner; perform a variety of custodial functions; scrub tiles and hose down deck.
Marginal Functions
- Attend staff meetings and training to review life guarding techniques, accident procedures, and other material.
- Perform routine maintenance work; assist in the office and do other related work, when requested.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum age - 15 years
- Possession of current Lifeguard Training (CPR, First Aid, AED).
- Pass practical skills test and written test.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license is desirable.
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Ability to:
- Interact effectively with diverse groups of people and respond to sensitive situations.
- Work independently in the absence of supervision.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to perform physical duties required of a lifeguard, including swimming, treading water, and assisting with water rescues.
- Ability to swim 300 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes without hands, and retrieve a 10-lb object from the bottom of the pool.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Training:
Attending or graduation from High School or GED
License or Certificate:
Current Lifeguard Training, Standard or Advanced First Aid, CPR/PR, and AED Certifications.
Water Safety Instructor certification is highly desirable.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Pool, classroom, and outdoor environment; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals.
Physical Conditions:
Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for swimming, running, walking, lifting, crouching or crawling; standing or sitting for extended periods of time.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
APPLICATION PROCESS
Deadline for applying: Open until filled
To be considered for this career opportunity, please submit a GVRD employment application online
Please visit Current Job Openings! - Greater Vallejo Recreation District (gvrd.org)
Examination
Oral Examination and writing assessment required if selected for initial interview.
Pre-Screening
GVRD will consider applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the position and who have provided all requested application materials for an interview.
GVRD reserves the right to limit the number of candidates to those determined to be best qualified based upon all requested application materials, including training and experience, cover letter, current resume, and responses to supplemental questions.
Pre-employment
Job offer is contingent on acceptable results of post-offer, pre-employment process including criminal background checks, employment verification and/or reference checks.
Other requirements:
- Proof of legal right to work in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
GVRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawful discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age or sexual orientation or military status of such person.
