Pool Guard II

About the role

Pool Guard II positions oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring the pool and deck areas to prevent accidents; explain and enforce facility regulations, policies and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; receive fees from patrons; assist patrons in aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; conduct swim and safety instruction; and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Conduct swim and safety instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Age 16 or older
• Pass a pass/fail performance test
• Must be able to work on holidays, weekends and evenings
• May be assigned to work at multiple pool sites including portable community pools
• Must wear a standard uniform prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department
• May require knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo and water exercise
• Must be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave
• Must take and pass a performance test periodically to retain employment
• Must be tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate
• Valid American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate
• Valid American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate
• Valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate

Skills

• Knowledge of lifeguarding and first aid
• Ability to teach swimming lessons
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Benefits

• Eligible for automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021

Pay

Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29

Schedule

Pool Guard II employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings.

Notes

• Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work.
• Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application.
• California State Law requires all persons hired in these positions to retain current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training and re-qualify as required to retain employment.
• For information on certificate requirements, please check the following website for a listing of upcoming training classes: www.redcross.org. You may also contact Parks and Recreation Department staff at (619) 692-4944.