What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard (Temporary - Summer Employment) position at City of Pasadena, CA?
Salary : $24.04 - $27.18 Hourly
Location : City of Pasadena, CA
Job Type : CTW
Job Number : 25-105
Department : Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date : 01 / 16 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Open continuously and is subject to close at any time. A first review of applications is scheduled for the week of February 17th . Apply today!
When the school years ends and the temperature begins to rise, the City of Pasadena aquatics season begins! The Aquatics program offers swim lessons for all swim levels, as well as recreational swimming. Start your summer off by joining our team!
Under supervision, the Lifeguard position participates in and / or supervises aquatic activities and assists with swimming lessons at one of our community pools.
The ideal candidate will be dependable and able to facilitate swimming lessons. This person must also be Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding and be a proficient swimmer. To be successful in this position, individuals must be able to work in a team setting, focus on safety, and be attentive to the needs of the customer.
CERTIFICATIONS : Red Cross certifications MUST be attached to the application at the time of submission to participate in this examination process. RETURNERS : If your Red Cross certification has expired , the City will be conducting lifeguard training beginning the month of March. Please contact the Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool at (626) 744-7590 for further details and class eligibility.
WORK SCHEDULE : Aquatics staff must work from Monday, June 9, 2025, through Saturday, August 9, 2025 . Work hours vary (up to 24 hours / week) depending on assignment, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
MANDATORY TRAINING : Week of June 9, 2025. Employees are required to attend.
SWIM TEST : Saturday March 8th 10 : 00am-12 : 00pm; Tuesday - Friday April 8th - April 11th 10 : 00am-12 : 00pm & 3 : 00pm-5 : 00pm.
LOCATION : Honorable John J. Kennedy Pool 1081 N. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103
Applicants must be able to attend. There will be no rescheduling.
Essential Functions
The major responsibilities of this position are listed below. For more detailed information, please review the
- Supervises the pool and decks of swimming facility.
- Enforces regulations and ensures adherence to water safety rules and practices.
- Effects rescues by responding to participants in danger by performing water rescues and administering first aid.
- Prevents accidents.
- Assists with program activities.
- Participates in pool maintenance; and performs related duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES The following list represents the core competencies needed for success in this position.
Qualification Guidelines
SELECTION PROCESS : The selection process will consist of a training and experience evaluation, timed swim test, and department-level interviews.
VACANCY INFORMATION : Summer vacancies occurring in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department may be filled as a result of this examination process. Candidates may be offered positions with lower stated qualifications than those for which they have applied / qualified based upon operational determinations of the Recreation and Aquatics supervisors.
Candidates selected for this position are at-will.
Special Requirements
Candidates selected for this position will be required to attend mandatory training sessions and other in-service trainings ( Week of June 9, 2025 ). Failure to attend these sessions may be cause for termination.
Candidates are required to successfully complete medical examinations including drug screen and a criminal background live scan screen consistent with current state and federal law.
Effective January 1, 2013, new members to CalPERS or an agency with CALPERS' reciprocity or who have more than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPER (or reciprocal) agency will be subject to the provisions of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and will receive the 2% @ 62 benefit formula.
Employees who are current members of CalPERS or an agency with CalPERS' reciprocity, or who have less than a six month break in service between employment in a CalPERS (or reciprocal) agency and employment with the City will be enrolled in the 2.5% @ 55 benefit formula.
All employees are required to pay the full employee contribution to CalPERS.
Click link below to review the City's excellent benefits package
To further assist us with reviewing your qualifications, please answer the following questions. Please complete all sections of this form truthfully and completely. Your responses will be validated if you are considered one of the most qualified applicants. Although resumes will be accepted and evaluated, this form must be completed if the application is to be considered valid. Your responses should be clearly stated on your application work history. Please select yes to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
This position requires that you be willing and available to work from June 9, 2025, through August 9, 2025, including evenings, nights and / or weekends. Are you able to do so?
Do you possess a valid American Red Cross certificate in Lifeguarding?
I do not have the required Red Cross certifications, but I plan to participate in the City's lifeguard training.
I acknowledge that I have attached all current and required certifications to this application. Failure to do so can prevent me from continuing to the examination process.
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Salary : $24 - $27
