Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Salary

$18.39 - $21.33 Hourly

Location

City of San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type

Supplemental

Department

Aquatics and Sinsheimer Park

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY:

Lifeguards are trained professionals specializing in water safety.

Average Hours per week: 10-40

Pay Rate: $18.39 to $21.33 per hour

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:

Employees in this classification work under direct supervision of the Recreation Supervisor for Aquatics.

Supervision Exercised:

Employees in this classification may coordinate the work of other part-time recreation staff and volunteers.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program supervision, including prevention of accidents and user/staff safety.
• Guard/monitor customers using the swimming pool.
• Professionally enforces facility rules regarding use of the pool, locker rooms, and general public area.
• Rescues swimmers in danger of drowning; administers first aid and emergency care when needed.
• Stops any dangerous activity and removes any hazardous conditions from the facility.
• Checks safety equipment for serviceability and proper placement.
• Determines and records chlorine and pH value of water during daily activities. Monitors and records water temperatures.
• Inspects facility for cleanliness. Hoses decks, vacuum pool, cleans floors, walls, doors, and windows when needed.
• Prepare facility reports completely as needed during the shift.
• Report facility safety issues to the Aquatic Specialist or Recreation Coordinator.
• Report all major emergencies and calls to 911 to the Recreation Coordinator and the Recreation Supervisor immediately.
• Complete all required training and in-services provided by management while currently assigned to active duty.
• Provide excellent customer service to the swimming pool customers.

Other related duties as assigned.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Lifeguarding safety policies, water hazards, lifesaving techniques and first aid.
• Some knowledge of standard pool operating procedures.

Ability to:

• Interact courteously with co-workers and the public in a manner which projects a positive image of the Department.
• Ability to recognize hazardous situations.
• Adopt the facility emergency action plan.
• Respond to all details of an emergency.
• Retain knowledge learned through training.
• Professionally discipline the public who use the pool facility.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work efficiently as part of a team and independently.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess the following:
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate.
• Minimum first aid acceptable is 15 hours of certified training in compliance with Title 22 of State law.
• Minimum CPR training acceptable is 9 hours of instruction, including certification in adult, child and infant CPR, use of breathing devices and 2 rescuer CPR in compliance with Title 22 of State law.

Employment Standards:

• Possession of:
• Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
• Not less than 15 years of age at time of appointment.
• The ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Equal Opportunity & Language Access Notice

The City of San Luis Obispo values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to fostering a community where all individuals are treated with dignity, respect, and inclusion, and where everyone can thrive. Our job posting site is compatible with tools such as Google Translate, which applicants may use to view postings in their preferred language. Please note that all application materials and responses must be submitted in English, as English is the working language of the City.

La Ciudad de San Luis Obispo valora la diversidad, la equidad, la inclusión y el sentido de pertenencia. Estamos comprometidos a fomentar una comunidad donde todas las personas sean tratadas con dignidad, respeto e inclusión, y donde todos puedan prosperar. Nuestro sitio de publicación de empleos es compatible con herramientas como Google Translate, que los solicitantes pueden usar para ver las publicaciones en su idioma preferido. Tenga en cuenta que todos los materiales de la solicitud y las respuestas deben enviarse en inglés, ya que el inglés es el idioma de trabajo de la Ciudad.

For questions or assistance, please contact recruitment@slocity.org. Si tiene preguntas o necesita asistencia, por favor comuníquese con recruitment@slocity.org.

This is a temporary position, with no benefits.

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Are you currently certified in Lifeguarding? Y/N

• Yes
• No

02

If currently Lifeguarding, please list the provider and expiration date. Example: Lifeguard (American Red Cross) June 2026.

03

If currently Lifeguarding, please list the provider and expiration date. Example: Lifeguard (American Red Cross) June 2026.

04

If you are currently certified, please list the provider and expiration date. Example: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (American Red Cross) June 2026.

05

Please List any other aquatic certifications you currently hold and the provider and expiration date of the certifications. Example: Water Safety Instructor (American Red Cross) June 2026.

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Employer City of San Luis Obispo

Address 990 Palm St

San Luis Obispo, California, 93401

Phone 805-781-7250

Website http://www.slocity.org