Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Summer 2025

Salary : $18.00 - $20.50 Hourly

Location : Dublin, CA 94568

Job Type : Temporary / Seasonal

Job Number : 202300078

Department : Parks & Community Services

Division : The Wave - 7611

Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Description

The City of Dublin is hiring! We are now accepting applications for seasonal employment (Summer 2025) at The Wave. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed. The 2025 Summer Water Park season runs from May 10, 2025 to September 1, 2025. The expected start date for this position is May 10, 2025.

Swim Assessments for Lifeguard / Swim Instructor

Swim tests and interviews will be conducted on-site at the job fair on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Please bring swim attire and be prepared to take the swim tests. The two assessments below will be evaluated by an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and participants must pass BOTH assessments to qualify for the position and for the American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class (provided by the City of Dublin prior to start date).

Sw im-Tread-Swim Sequence

• Swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.
• Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
• Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.

Timed Event : Must complete within 1 minute, 40 seconds

General Purpose :

To perform lifeguard duties in enforcing City public swimming pool rules and monitoring pool patron conduct; perform emergency rescue and lifesaving techniques. To provide instruction in all levels of American Red Cross swimming certification and other aquatics programs.

Supervision Received and Exercised :

Receives immediate supervision from assigned supervisor and functional and / or technical supervision from higher-level technical personnel including Recreation Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience :

Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities are qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Education : There is no educational requirement for this class; equivalent to completion of two years of high school is desirable.

Experience : Demonstrated experience in skilled aquatic activities is desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Other Necessary Requirements

Physical Standards :

The physical standards described are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview / oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and / or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.

Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.

The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Personnel Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.

Other than statutory law, AB1522 (CA Paid Sick Leave law), there are no benefits for part-time, temporary / seasonal positions. The City does not participate in the Social Security system except for a mandatory Medicare contribution. In lieu of Social Security, the City will contribute 1.5% of the employee's salary on the employee's behalf to the PARS Alternate Retirement System.

Will you be at least 15 years of age by May 4, 2025?

I understand that this is a part-time, temporary / seasonal position and other than statutory law, AB1522 (CA Paid Sick Leave law), there are no benefits for this position.

Have you or do you plan on applying for any other positions with the City of Dublin?

If you answered "yes" to question 3, please list all the positions and / or programs you have or plan to apply for.

List any planned vacations you have for May / June / July / August 2025. If none, write "N / A". Please note, while we understand you may have planned vacations and are balancing various commitments, we are looking for employees to commit to working at least seven weeks this summer.

Select your availability on MONDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select your availability on TUESDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select your availability on WEDNESDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Please select your availability on THURSDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select your availability on FRIDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select your availability on SATURDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select your availability on SUNDAYS from June 7, 2025 through August 10, 2025 (check all that apply). Please note, we are looking for employees to commit to a minimum of 12-14 hours per week.

Select the aquatic areas you are interested in (check all that apply) :

Job offers are conditional until your American Red Cross First Aide and CPR / AED for the professional rescuer certification classes are successfully completed. This is a job requirement certification, failure to complete these courses will disqualify you from the hiring process. The City of Dublin will pay for the instructor, supplies, and certification. All certification classes will take place at The Wave (4201 Central Parkway, Dublin). Select ONE of the following American Red Cross course that fits your schedule. All sessions of your selected course must be attended in order to receive your certification(s). There will be NO makeups or transfers once your class has begun.

There are three mandatory training dates (see below). Select the training dates you are available to attend (check all that apply). Please note, because they are mandatory trainings, it will be difficult to make up missed trainings if you are not available for these days.

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Salary : $18 - $21