Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I/II

SEASONAL/PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I & II (Seasonal)

Join our team and splash into summer! If you are looking for a rewarding job to dive into this summer, working as a Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I or stepping up to an experienced-level Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II, you will have a key role in creating and maintaining a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience for our community.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I is the entry level position in the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor series. Learn the fundamentals of Lifeguard/Swim I instructor safety. In this role you will have guided supervision and hands-on training in lifesaving techniques and public safety. Build foundational skills while learning to enforce facility rules, supervise patrons, maintain a safe aquatic environment, and assist with pool operations.
 
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II is the advanced level position in the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor series. This position is ideal for experienced lifeguards who have put their knowledge into practice. Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II are ready to take charge and be a leader. This position involves a full range of responsibilities—from leading rescues and emergency responses to managing instructional classes and community center operations. Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II models water safety, leadership and community engagement for support staff.

Whether you are just starting out or have advanced experience our Lifeguard/Swim Instructor positions with the City of Hercules will help you continue to build your skills, while learning new skills and techniques. Take a deep dive and apply online today!

The deadline for the first review of applications is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

Save the date! Summer hiring interviews will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Hercules City Hall from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. during our All in One Interview Day – Summer Hiring Event. You will be notified by email with your interview time on Thursday, March 6, 2025 if selected to move forward in the selection process.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED 
Receives supervision (Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I) or general supervision (Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II) from the Senior Lifeguard and/or Recreation Coordinator or designee.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises the conduct/behavior of patrons and spectators. 
• Provides instruction on the proper use of equipment and/or pool areas and maintains a safe aquatic environment.
• Initiates rescues of persons in distress including first aid and resuscitation.
• Assists in preparing and maintaining maintenance, attendance, chemical balance records, accident/incident reports, and operational logs.
• Assists in the enforcement of department safety and operational policies.
• Assists in organizing, supervising, and evaluating swim instructional classes and specialty aquatic programs.
• Assists in presenting and promoting special events associated with the aquatics program.
• Assists in purchasing aquatic equipment and supplies by making recommendations/suggestions.
• Assists with light maintenance of pool/locker areas in accordance with State Health and Safety Codes.
• Monitors office and locker room areas.
• Completes reports related to the operations of the swim facility including accident and incident reports as necessary.
• Conducts pH and chlorine tests and records in logs.
• Maintains good public relations by working cooperatively with the public and employees. 
• Cleans the facility as needed.
• Explains and interprets facility operations and safety policies, procedures, and regulations to the public.
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of

• The use and care of lifesaving equipment and basic tools used at a public swimming facility.
• Aquatic lifesaving methods and procedures. 
• First aid and resuscitation measures, as well as emergency services options.
• Standard safety rules and regulations related to public aquatic activities, operations and maintenance of a pool facility.

Ability to

• Demonstrate leadership capabilities.
• Engage in physical activity.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform swimming strokes according to American Red Cross standards.
• Demonstrate lifesaving and emergency first aid skills.
• Evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and effectively to resolve the situation.
• Prepare reports related to facility operations.
• Work cooperatively with the public and employees in an enthusiastic and constructive manner.
• Firmly but tactfully enforce rules and regulations.
• React quickly and calmly in emergencies; rescue swimmers in distress.
• Demonstrates good customer service skills. 
• Learn to manage and/or add chemicals.
• Read gauges and chemical tests.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING REQUIRED:  Any combination of experience, training and/or education that provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the class is acceptable.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I

Experience
No experience required. One year of experience as a volunteer, lifeguard, or swim instructor at an organized aquatic facility assisting with public swim sessions and/or lesson instruction is desirable.

Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade or currently enrolled in an educational institute working towards a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements
Possession of a current standard First Aid certificate.
Possession of a current Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
Possession of a current Lifeguard Training certificate.
Possession of a Water Safety Instructor certificate prior to providing instruction.
Possession of a Title 22 First Aid certificate as stated by state law.

Minimum Age
Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age.

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II

Experience
One year or 200 hours of work experience as a volunteer, lifeguard, or swim instructor at an organized aquatic facility assisting with public swim sessions and/or lesson instruction.

Education/Training
Equivalent to the completion of the eleventh grade or currently enrolled in an educational institute working towards a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Certificates / Licenses / Special Requirements
Possession of a current standard First Aid certificate.
Possession of a current Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer certificate.
Possession of a current Lifeguard Training certificate.
Possession of a Water Safety Instructor certificate prior to providing instruction.
Possession of a Title 22 First Aid certificate as stated by state law.

Minimum Age
Must be at least seventeen (17) years of age.

Application Process
1. Submit a completed City of Hercules employment application online at www.herculesca.gov. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted. Please refer to our Step by Step Application Guide for more information on the online application process.

2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to participate in an interview.

Tentative Selection Plan
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the City of Hercules:

Action	Timeline
Application Deadline	Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.*   *We encourage you to apply early. Once a sufficient number of applications are received the recruitment may close without further notice.
Review of Minimum Qualifications	The first review of applications will be completed on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.   We encourage you to apply early and by the above noted first review deadline.
Candidate Notices (Invitation to Interview)	If you are selected to interview on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the All In One Day Hiring Event, you will receive an email on Thursday, March 6, 2025 with your interview time and location details.
Interviews	Saturday, March 8, 2025 Additional interview dates TBD/subject to need.
Candidate Notices (Pass/Fail Interview)	No later than 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, you will be notified whether you passed or failed the March 8, 2025 interview. Information regarding the mandatory orientation will be included in that email.
Candidate Orientation	If you are selected to advance in the selection process, you will be required to attend a mandatory candidate orientation session. One session will be offered virtually, the other in person. Zoom: date/time TBD In Person: date/time/location TBD
Offer of Employment: Terms	Candidates should note that the final offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate passing a City-paid fingerprint check, pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening, and TB test.

Important Notice to Applicants:  Please ensure that the email address you used to create your Governmentjobs.com account is accurate and accessible. All communication from the City of Hercules regarding your application, including updates and next steps, will be sent to that email address. Check your inbox (and spam/junk folder) regularly to avoid missing important notifications.

The City of Hercules is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources by phone at (510) 799-8214 or by email at hr@herculesca.gov prior to the final filing date indicated on this job posting.

Salary : $17 - $22