What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Lifeguard (Part-Time) position at City of San Bernardino?
Looking for an exciting summer job opportunity? Consider joining the City of San Bernardino's team as a Senior Lifeguard!
About the City:As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city's evolving identity.
San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.
About the Position:
The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to fill multiple vacancies within in the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering year-round access for our City residents. This a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community.
- Provides courteous and expeditious customer service to the general public and City department staffs.
- Serves as Pool Lifeguard; instructs classes in fundamentals of swimming; supervises swimming activities in and around a City pool ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed and enforced and that no hazard to safety is created; warns swimmers of improper activities or danger; enforces pool regulations and water safety policies; rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning; administers first aid in the event of injury; administers artificial respiration, if necessary.
- Inspects pool facilities, equipment and water to ensure that they are safe and usable; supervises and assists in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment; instructs classes in fundamentals of swimming; assists the Pool Manager and other Senior Lifeguards with chlorine residual and other water tests.
- Assists with records and charts of water test results and records of accidents; adds chemicals to pool water; maintains effective public relations with users of the pool and surrounding park grounds; ensures the implementation of all policies and procedures related to the management and operation of the facilities and program.
- Routinely adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards the City and Department goals; and performs other related work as required.
Knowledge of and Ability to:
- Lifesaving techniques and rescue methods, water hazards;
- First aid as applied to accidents in water and surrounding area;
- Policies, rules and regulations governing swimming pool operation.
- Swim with proficiency and endurance for possible rescues;
- Evaluate situations and adopt intelligent methods of action:
- Remain calm and efficient in stressful situations;
- Maintain constant observation of an assigned area and note any sign of impending trouble;
- Prevent dangerous situations from arising;
- Recognize emergencies and take appropriate action;
- Supervise subordinate lifeguards, volunteers or support staff;
- Maintain records and prepare reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
- Effectively instruct persons in the techniques of swimming and water safety;
- Follow oral and written instructions;
- Transport materials and supplies weighing up to 40 pounds;
- See in the normal visual range with or without correction;
- Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction;
- Work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions, including high temperatures, humidity, moisture and distracting noises.
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Must be 17 years of age or older.Required Certificates:
Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, YMCA Lifeguard or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certificate
AND
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's (WSI) Certificate or YMCA SKIPPERS/Progressive Instructor Certificate
AND
American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) or an American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certificate or American Red Cross Community First Aid and Safety Certificate or National Safety Council Standard First Aid Certificate or Medic First Aid Certificate
AND
American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association CPR Level "C" BLS (Basic Life Support) Certificate or American Red Cross Community CPR Certificate are required.
All certificates must be valid for the duration of employment.
Growth opportunities available based on position openings:
Pool Manager I
- Pool Manager II
- Aquatics Supervisor
How to Apply and What to Expect:
To be considered for this position, please submit a completed job application along with responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Your responses should clearly outline your professional experience and qualifications. Please note: resumes will not be accepted in place of the required application or supplemental materials.
Qualified applicants will be placed on an eligible list. Top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. All communication regarding your application status and next steps will be sent via email only—please ensure your contact information is current and check your inbox regularly.
Pre-Employment Process:
The selection process may include, but is not limited to:
- Application Review
- Oral Examination
- Background Investigation (California Department of Justice and FBI)
- Pre-employment Medical Examination, including drug screening and TB test
- Employment and Professional Reference Checks
The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to adjust the selection process as needed to meet administrative or operational requirements.
E-Verify Participation:
The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov.
Disclaimers:
The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at (909) 384-5104. For information regarding employee rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), please refer to the attached PDF: Employee Rights under FMLA (PDF)(Download PDF reader). Please note that smoking is prohibited in all City offices, vehicles, and designated areas.
This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-384-5104 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.org.
Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.
Salary : $18 - $22
