What are the responsibilities and job description for the POOL SWIM INSTRUCTOR TRAINEE/POOL SWIM INSTRUCTOR/SENIOR POOL LIFEGUARD - P/T position at City of Newport Beach, CA?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : Newport Beach, CA
Job Type : Part-Time
Job Number : 24 / 25-00047
Department : Recreation & Senior Services
Opening Date : 01 / 22 / 2025
Bargaining Unit : 90 - Seasonal PT
Max Number of Applicants : 150
Definition
Come join the City of Newport Beach's Aquatics team!
The Recreation & Senior Services Department is hiring for the positions of Pool Swim Instructor Trainee, Pool Swim Instructor, and Senior Pool Lifeguard. This is an exciting job opportunity to work outdoors with an exceptional team of people!
- Application Evaluation - Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on February 5, 2025 . Qualified applicants will be invited to a virtual interview.
- Virtual Interview - Tentatively scheduled for February 10, 2025 . Passing applicants will be placed on an eligibility list.
Successful candidates may be selected for the Pool Swim Instructor Training Academy where they will receive City-sponsored training toward obtaining certification as an American Red Cross certified Pool Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor (WSI). American Red Cross Lifeguarding and WSI courses each consists of an online component and 2 days of on-site skill assessment and instruction. Upon completion of the certification trainings, candidates then must attend mandatory in-service training.
Training Dates :
American Red Cross - Lifeguarding
May 30, 2025 & May 31, 2025, OR June 6, 2025 & June 7, 2025
Salary :
Pool Swim Instructor Trainee hourly salary : $16.50
Pool Swim Instructor hourly salary : $17.71- $22.60
Senior Pool Lifeguard hourly salary : $21.73 - $27.80
Schedule :
This position may work up to 19 hours per week including weekends.
Essential Duties
Please view the online job descriptions for a more detailed description of specific job duties :
Pool Swim Instructor
Qualifications
Please view the online job descriptions for a more detailed description of typical qualifications :
Pool Swim Instructor
Experience & Education and License / Certificate
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Pool Swim Instructor Trainee Pool Swim Instructor Senior Pool Lifeguard Experience None required. Ability to successfully complete the Pool Swim Instructor Trainee competitive exam.None required. Experience working with the public and handling monetary transactions is desirable.One year of experience in lifeguarding, instructing, or related aquatic program participation. Education Completion of formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
Completion of formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
Completion of formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job.
Age Must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment.
Must be at last 16 years of age at time of appointment.
Must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment.
License Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Due to the performance of some field duties, which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record may be required.
Certificates n / a
Possession of the following American Red Cross certifications : Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (2 person CPR), First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor are required.
American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) must be obtained within six months of hire.
American Red Cross Emergency Response or EMT are desirable.
Possession of the following American Red Cross certifications : Lifeguard Training, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (2 person CPR), First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor are required.
American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) must be obtained within six months of hire.
American Red Cross Emergency Response or EMT are desirable
Please Note : Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
PLEASE READ : The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
Will you be at least 16 years of age by April 1, 2025?
Do you have experience or volunteer experience working with the public?
Please describe your experience or volunteer experience working with the public (if no experience, type N / A).
Do you possess at last one year of experience in lifeguarding, instructing, or related aquatic program participation experience?
If selected "yes" for the prior question, please describe your experience lifeguarding, instructing, or related aquatic program participation experience (if no experience, type N / A).
Have you completed formal or informal education at a level that provides the ability to read and write at a level required by the job?
Please select the valid American Red Cross certificate(s) you possess. Check all that apply :
Please indicate your availability to work during the Summer (June - August) and the School Year (September - May). Check all that apply :
Attendance is mandatory for the Pool Swim Instructor Training Academy and In-service Training and absence from the trainings may disqualify you from the ability to obtain the required certifications. Please acknowledge :
Please provide the Name, Relationship, and Phone Number for three professional references below.
Required Question
Salary : $18 - $23
