What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Instructor (Temporary, Year-Round) position at City of La Mesa, CA?
Position Summary
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as lifeguard during pool hours and at all events held at the pool; observe and supervise activities of swimmers in the pool and the surrounding area; enforce applicable pool rules and regulations.
- Prepare lesson plans and conduct swimming classes for beginners through advanced levels; instruct students in proper swimming techniques and various water safety measures.
- Review swimming techniques of students; provide additional training as necessary; ensure adherence to proper safety precautions.
- Rescue persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provide emergency response as necessary including providing first aid and CPR.
- Participate in facilities clean-up and maintenance; remove and replace pool covers; test and monitor water chemistry and temperature; adjust as appropriate; monitor operation of pumps, filters and chlorinators.
- Respond to questions and inquiries from the public regarding pool regulations, use of facilities and various aquatic programs offered.
- Open and close pool and related facilities.
- Register the public for swim classes; maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Perform basic cashiering and other office work as assigned.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
Possession of a Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent is preferred. Lifeguard Training Certification can be provided by City of La Mesa staff once hired, however, continued employment will be contingent upon successful completion of lifeguard training certification requirements.
Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate or Starfish Swimming Instructor's Certificate is desirable.
Must complete California Title 22 requirement within six months of appointment.
Examination Process
Interested applicants must submit an online and supplemental questionnaire. Interested applicants must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline of 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Only those candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in a skills screening and oral interview. The skills screening will consist of basic swimming skills, treading water, and retrieving a 10 lb. brick off the bottom of the pool at 10 feet deep. Submission of an application does not guarantee participation in the testing and interview process. Eligible candidates will be notified when dates have been established.
NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, including alcohol/drug screen, and background investigation.
As a general rule, temporary part-time employees do not earn any fringe benefits with the City of La Mesa. However, they are covered under workers' compensation and Social Security inlcuding Medicare and are eligiblie for 40 hours of sick leave after 90 days of employment and 30 days of work.
