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POOL LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTOR (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST VII-N/C)

Salary

$21.13 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

PR25-068 (07-A)

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Opening Date

03/03/2026

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DESCRIPTION

Aquatics is looking for Lifeguards! Apply soon to interview and start onboarding!

Bulletin will remain open until vacancies are filled. Bulletin may close at any time after March 20, 2026 without further notice.

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 1,100 full-time/part time staff and a budget of $85 million. The Department oversees facilities and programs that reflect the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community, including: 170 parks with more than 3,200 acres devoted to open space and recreation, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 6 miles of beaches, and 3 marinas.

The Department provides free and fee-based recreational programs and leisure opportunities, both self-directed and organized, for people of all ages and cultures. Youth programs include free youth sports for ages 5 to 14 serving nearly 10,000 participants annually, summer and vacation day camps, 2,100 recreational and educational classes, sailing and aquatics instruction, teen center activities, skateboarding opportunities, and supervised afterschool and weekend activities at parks and schools. In addition, approximately 12,000 youth participate in non-Department sports leagues that utilize park facilities. Below are some of the aquatics programs offered:

BELMONT POOL

Belmont Plaza Pool is a year-round, outdoor facility. The pool is 50m x 25m in size with water temperature maintained between 80 – 82 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a seven days a week during normal business hours.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK COMMUNITY POOL

King Park Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The site consists of a 25-yard pool and a secondary wading pool with water temperature maintained between 83-86 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.

SILVERADO PARK COMMUNITY POOL

The Silverado Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The pool is a L-shaped 25-meter pool with a shallow water wading area. Water temperature is maintained between 83-84 degrees.The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours over 12 months and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, Non-Career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Monitors aquatics facility and guests, and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Provides customer service and information to guest; assists disabled guests with lift chairs; reports and resolves complaints, special requests, safety conditions, security issues, and illegal activities within scope of authority;

• Instruct a variety of swimming and water aerobics classes;

• Cleans and maintains pool area as needed;

• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and in-service and training sessions;

• Ensure the health, safety, and well being of all participants in your care at all times;

• Maintains daily log, and prepares incident, accident, and operational reports;

• Adhere to the department dress code by maintaining a neat and clean personal appearance;

• Implement the department and site administrative and record keeping policies and procedures;

• Perform all other assigned duties as requested by the lead staff and/or supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess or obtain the following two (2) certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor- must be obtained within 6 months of hiring;

• Water Safety Instructor- must be obtained within 6 months of hiring;

• Must be able to pass a swim test (200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water);

• Must be at least 16 years of age (if under 18, must have valid permit to work);

• Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is highly desirable.

Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Be willing to work a flexible schedule and assist various programs at various pool locations;

• Be able to relate well to children, parents and staff (school and agency);

• Be able and willing to adapt to a changing environment;

• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;

• Experience working with children and youth with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This bulletin is posted open continuous and may close any time after Friday, March 20, 2026. To be considered, applicants must submit an online application. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-3181.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-3181.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand the information stated in the statement above?

• Yes

• No

  02

  NON-CAREER NOTICE: I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Yes

• No

  03

  Please indicate which aquatics program(s) you are interested in. Check all that apply.

• BELMONT POOL - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor needed! Belmont Plaza Pool is a year-round, outdoor facility. The pool is 50m x 25m in size with water temperature maintained between 80 – 82 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a seven day per week public operating schedule.

• MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK COMMUNITY POOL - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor needed! King Park Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The site consists of a 25-yard pool and a secondary wading pool with water temperature maintained between 83-86 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.

• SILVERADO PARK COMMUNITY POOL - Lifeguard/Swim Instructor needed! The Silverado Pool is a year-round, indoor facility. The pool is a L-shaped 25-meter pool with a shallow water wading area. Water temperature is maintained between 83-84 degrees. The pool offers a variety of lap swim, recreation swim, water exercise classes and swim lessons to the public throughout a five day per week public operating schedule.

  04

  For the programs above, if you selected multiple pools, please indicate which locations your prefer in ranking order (#1, #2, and/or #3). Or, if you are open to any locations, please type "open".

  05

  Please describe your availability, include days and hours. (Example: I will be available beginning August 21, Wednesday through Saturday, any time.)

  06

  This position requires the applicant to be at least 16 years of age. Are you at least 16 years of age?

• Yes

• No

  07

  All minors under 18 years of age employed in the state of California are required to have a permit to work. If you are under 18, do you have or are you able to obtain a valid permit to work?

• Yes

• No

• I am over 18 years of age

  08

  How many years of experience do you have working and/or volunteering in aquatics, recreation or a related field?

• Less than 6 months

• 6 months or more, but less than 1 year

• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years

• 2 years or more

  09

  Please describe your experience working and/or volunteering in aquatics, recreation or a related field? (If none, type N/A.)

  10

  Select all the areas below in which you possess knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience. Check all that apply.

• Lifeguarding

• First Aid/CPR

• WSI (Swim Lessons)

• Swim Team

• Springboard Diving

• Water Polo

• Synchronized Swimming

• Water Exercise

• Boating Safety

• Sailing

• Sailboarding

• Canoeing, Kayaking

• Marine Biology

• Aquatics Day Camp

• Rowing

• Other Aquatics

• I have no aquatics knowledge, skills, abilities, or experience

  11

  For each of your selections in the previous question (#10), please assign the most applicable of the following numeric codes: (IF NONE, TYPE N/A)

1 = Courses you have taken or activities you participate in regularly.

2 = Activities or areas of expertise you can direct, teach, organize, coach or officiate.

3 = Activities or areas of expertise for which you have paid work experience.

EXAMPLE:Swim Lessons - 2 Swim Team - 1 Marine Biology - 1 First Aid/CPR - 3

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Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification is required to be obtained within 6 months of hiring. Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications:

• I possess a current ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification.

• I am willing to obtain ARC Lifeguard Instructor certification within 6 months of hiring.

• I am not able to meet this requirement of the position as outlined above.

  13

  Current Water Safety Instructor certification is required to be obtained within 6 months of hiring. Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications:

• I possess a current WSI certification.

• I am willing to obtain WSI certification within 6 months of hiring.

• I am not able to meet this requirement of the position as outlined above.

  14

  This position requires the applicant to have access to reliable transportation to and from work. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes, I have access to reliable transportation.

• No, I do not have access to reliable transportation.

  15

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach?

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship.

  17

  I certify that I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.

• Yes

• No

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Employer

City of Long Beach

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC)

Address

2760 Studebaker Road

Long Beach, California, 90815

Phone

(562) 570-3100

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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