What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard II (Temporary / Hourly) position at City of Watsonville, CA?
Salary : $19.97 - $26.76 Hourly
Location : City of Watsonville, CA
Job Type : Temporary-Hourly (960 hours)
Job Number : 2025-00008
Department : Parks and Community Services
Location : 683 Recreation
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 6 / 30 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific
Description
This seasonal position is perfect for lifeguards who are currently certified lifeguards or lifeguards who have experience in working at an aquatic facility. Lifeguards will provide a safe and welcoming experience by patron education and injury prevention. Lifeguards will be par of the Aquatic Safety Team with duties to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. Duties also include : providing care for breathing emergencies, cardiac emergencies and sudden illnesses. Important candidate characteristics include but not limited to : proficient swimmer, positive, mature, reliable, professional, courteous and consistent.
Examples of Duties
Under general supervision, will assist in organizing, directing and implementing swim classes and recreational swim programs. Will instruct swim classes, lifeguard, supervise pool deck; do light office and locker room maintenance duties. Must have current First Aid and CPR Certificate, Lifeguard Training Certification (or be currently enrolled in a class prior to employment with a projected completion date to receive a certificate). Should have completed junior year in high school, and have experience in aquatics such as : swim team, life guarding, formal lessons, swim instructor or demonstrate a good knowledge of competitive and lifesaving strokes.
Typical Qualifications
- Must have current First Aid and CPR Certificate, Lifeguard Training Certification (or be currently enrolled in a class prior to employment with a projected completion date to receive a certificate).
- Should have completed junior year in high school, and have experience in aquatics such as : swim team, life guarding, formal lessons, swim instructor or demonstrate a good knowledge of competitive and lifesaving strokes.
Supplemental Information
Prior to appointment to the position of Lifeguard II, a medical examination and Department of Justice Livescan fingerprinting will be required.
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.
NOTE : THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Salary : $20 - $27
