Lifeguard (Temporary - Summer Employment)

Full Job Description

When the school years ends and the temperatures begin to rise, the City of Pasadena aquatics season begins! The Aquatics program offers swim lessons for all swim levels, as well as recreational swimming. Spend you summer poolside while making a difference. Work outdoors, build relationships, leadership skills, and gain experience that lasts a lifetime - all while ensuring a safe and fun aquatics environment. Start your summer off by joining our team. APPLY TODAY!

The Lifeguard under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor or designee supervises the pool and decks of swimming facility; enforces regulations and ensures adherence to water safety rules and practices.

The ideal candidate will be dependable and able to facilitate swimming lessons. This person must also be Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding and be a proficient swimmer. To be successful in this position, individuals must be able to work in a team setting, focus on safety, and be attentive to the needs of the customer.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Red Cross certifications MUST be attached to the online application at the time of submission to participate in this examination process.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Aquatics staff must work from Monday, June 8, 2026 through Saturday, August 8, 2026. Dates subject to change depending on program need. Work hours vary (up to 24 hours/week) depending on assignment, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

MANDATORY TRAINING:

Week of June 8, 2026. Employees are required to attend.

SWIM TEST: Saturday, March 21, 2026 between 10:00am – 12:00pm and Saturday, March 28, 2026 between 10:00am – 12:00pm.

LOCATION: Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Applicants must be able to attend. There will be no rescheduling

Requirements

The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the Lifeguard job description .

• Supervises the pool and decks of swimming facility.
• Enforces regulations and ensures adherence to water safety rules and practices.
• Effects rescues by responding to participants in danger by performing water rescues and administering first aid.
• Prevents accidents.
• Responds quickly and effectively to emergencies.
• Assists with program activities.
• Physical strength and agility to lift up to 75 lbs, bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 75 lbs.
• Participates in pool maintenance; and performs related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.

• Customer Focus attends to the needs and expectation of customers.
• Decision Making chooses optimal courses of action in a timely manner.
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance performs under physically demanding conditions.
• Group Facilitation enables constructive and productive group interaction.
• Organization Design & Structure establishes organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities.
  
• Presentation Skill formally delivers information to groups.
• Safety Focus shows vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Self-Management shows personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability.

Qualifications

• Required American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguarding Certification. Must attach to online application.
• Must have ability to swim 500 yards in 10 minutes, 30 seconds.

SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, timed swim test, and department-level interviews.

VACANCY INFORMATION:Summer vacancies occurring in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may be filled as a result of this examination process.

Candidates may be offered positions with lower stated qualifications than those for which they have applied/qualified based upon operational determinations of the Recreation and Aquatics supervisors.

PROBATIONARY WORK TEST PERIOD = At-will (Summer Temporary Employment)FLSA = Non-ExemptUNIT = HOURLY

Additional Information

Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend mandatory training sessions and other in-service trainings week of June 8, 2026.

Failure to attend these sessions may be cause for termination.

Candidates are required to successfully complete medical examinations including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with current state and federal law.

Physical strength and agility to lift up to 75 lbs, bend in all directions, squeeze with arms and hands, pull and lower up to 75 lbs.