What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - PT position at City of Benicia?
This job posting will close on April 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM so please don't wait to apply!
This job posting is to fill upcoming Summer openings. Be sure to read through this posting completely as there are several important dates provided below:
Recruitment Timeline:
Group Interviews: April 23rd and April 24th
New Hire Orientation: May 15th@ 4:00 P.M.
Mandatory Staff Training: June 9th - June 12th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Day of Summer: June 9th
The James Lemos Swim Center is open 7 Days a Week
Shifts are available during the following hours:
Monday - Friday 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM and
Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PMEducation
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
- Must maintain the following current certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards. Also the Administering Emergency Oxygen certification is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in some phase of aquatics operations desirable.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of pool rules, policies, and procedures.
- Skilled in swimming, rescue work, resuscitation and first aid.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
The Lifeguard works under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor, Coordinators, and Senior Guards, and his/her responsibilities and duties shall be as follows:
- Ensures patron safety by maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; clearly and professionally conveying and enforcing rules to patrons.
- Provides lesson instruction in the Learn to Swim Program.
- Attends and participates in all in-service training.
- Enforces and adheres to all rules and regulations of the pool.
- Promotes a spirit of friendliness and cooperation with co-workers and strives to develop a good rapport with those who live in the local community. Is courteous, tactful, and polite to the public at all times.
- Provides first aid, emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
- Assists with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including office, guardroom, bathrooms, deck, pools or other areas as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Recreation Coordinator, Aquatic Coordinators and Senior Guards.
- Each lifeguard will be called upon to teach Learn To Swim Levels I-III and Parent / Tot.
Applicants interested in applying for this position must submit a detailed and accurate Employment Applicant and Supplemental Questionnaire which can be completed online HERE
City of Benicia applications (paper) may also be obtained from and returned to the Human Resources Department located at: 250 East L St., Benicia, CA 94510
Phone: (707) 746-4766.
Selection Process:
Applications will be thoroughly reviewed for the minimum qualifications. Candidates with the most relevant experience and qualifications will be invited to participate in and oral and in-water interview.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check (fingerprints).
Salary : $17 - $20
