POOL SENIOR LIFEGUARD (RECREATION LEADER SPECIALIST ...

Salary: $23.55 Hourly Location : City of Long Beach, CA Job Type: Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal Job Number: PR25-008 (02-SL) Department: Parks, Recreation & Marine - (UC) Opening Date: 03/03/2026 DESCRIPTION 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 DUTIESAssist the Aquatics Supervisor with ongoing staff training and annual in-service training; Supports the Aquatics Supervisor in overseeing daily operations during a shift; Assist in planning and implementing various program activities; Instruct a variety of swimming classes, water aerobics, and complete swim lesson evaluations; Serves as a lifeguard or instructor guard, as required; Monitor and maintain accurate registration and attendance records; Collect pool fees and prepare daily activity summary reports and bank deposit forms; Maintain equipment and supplies; Assists with routine pool cleaning and maintenance work on or around the swimming pool; Act as lead staff in emergency and rescue situations; Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIREMENTS TO FILEMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must meet at least one of the options below: (Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in aquatics or a related field; OR, (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in aquatics or a related field; OR, (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above. Must possess or obtain the following three (3) certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor - must be obtained within 6 months of hiring; Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers - must be obtained prior to the first day of employment; Water Safety Instructor - must be obtained prior to the first day of employment; Must be able to pass a swim test (200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water); Must have access to reliable transportation to and from work. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in aquatics, recreation, and/or other related areas is highly desirable. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word; Experience in the use of the ActiveNet or other registration program 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, 2026To 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 visiting 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. Intentionally left blank -- This page is under review. 01 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 meeting at least one of the options below: (Option A) - Two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in aquatics or a related field; OR, (Option B) - Forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in aquatics or a related field; OR, (Option C) - A combination of education and experience as outlined above. Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications: (Option A) - I have at least two (2) years (or equivalent 500 hours total) of part-time experience (paid or unpaid) working in aquatics or a related field. (Option B) - I have at least forty-eight (48) units of college education, including a minimum of eight (8) units in aquatics or a related field. (Option C) - I have a combination of education and experience as outlined above. I do not meet the requirements of the position as outlined above. 07 Please describe your experience in aquatics or a related field. (If none, type N/A.) 08 Please describe your college education, including number of units completed total, and number of units completed related to aquatics or a related field. (If none, please type N/A.) 09 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 10 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 - 2Swim Team - 1Marine Biology - 1First Aid/CPR - 3 11 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. 12 Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers certification is required to be obtained prior to the first day of employment.Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications: I possess a current CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification. I am willing to obtain CPR/AED for Lifeguards certification prior to the first day of employment. I am not able to meet this requirement of the position as outlined above. 13 Water Safety Instructor certification is required to be obtained prior to the first day of employment.Please choose one of the following options that describes your qualifications: I possess a current WSI certification. I am willing to obtain WSI certification prior to the first day of employment. I am not able to meet this requirement of the position as outlined above. 14 This position requires the ability to pass a swim test (200 yard swim in freestyle/breaststroke, 75 yard stroke demonstration, brick retrieval, and treading water).Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes, I am able to meet this requirement. I am not able to meet this requirement. 15 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. 16 Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word is desirable. Indicate your proficiency with the computer application listed below.Microsoft Word: Limited - no knowledge or experience and have not observed anyone using this computer application. Basic - no experience with some training, but observed others using this computer application. Intermediate - some training and experience and could complete projects with supervision or additional training of this computer application. Advanced - sufficient training and experience with this computer application and could complete assignments without training or supervision and could train others. 17 Experience in the use of the ActiveNet or other registration program is desirable. Please describe your experience with this type of software. If none, please type N/A. 18 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do you have any relatives employed by the City of Long Beach? Yes No 19 If you have any relatives that work for the City of Long Beach, please indicate their name, department, position title and relationship. 20 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 Required Question

Created: 2026-03-05