Lifeguard I

Salary: $17.18 - $20.88 Hourly Location : Chula Vista, CA Job Type: Hourly, Part-Time Job Number: 26758702 Department: Recreation - Aquatics Opening Date: 02/10/2026 Closing Date: 6/5/2026 12:00 PM Pacific Description and Essential Functions To ensure the safety of swimmers and enforce regulations at City pools; to assist or conduct instructional swimming classes for children and adults; to perform rescues and administer first aid; and to perform related duties as assigned. This is an entry-level position in the Lifeguard series. Incumbents perform lifeguard tasks and may assist with organized swimming instruction. Upon successful completion of Water Safety Instructor Certification and satisfactory job performance, the Lifeguard I may advance to the Lifeguard II level, upon the recommendation of the supervisor. This is a part-time, non-benefited position limited to 919 hours of employment in a fiscal year (July 1 through June 30) with an average of less than 30 service hours per work week. Unclassified hourly employees are paid on an hourly or per diem basis and shall not be eligible for benefits nor be subject to Civil Service Rules. Although hourly employees are at-will, they are still subject to all other City policies and procedures. Essential Functions: Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: assist or conduct various instructional swimming classes for children and adults; evaluate the progress of class participants; supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a pool; ensure that policies, rules and regulations are observed so that no hazard to safety is created; rescue persons in distress or persons in danger of drowning; administer first aid in the event of an injury; perform life-saving techniques; answer inquiries from the public; provide information pertaining to the pool regulations, facilities and programs; maintain records and logs; prepare reports; assist in the operations of swimming pools, related facilities and equipment; perform routine custodial and maintenance tasks; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; perform related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be possession of the following current certifications: Lifeguard Training (Including Deep Water); CPR for the Professional Rescuer; AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and Title 22: First Aid for Public Safety Personnel. Emergency Response or EMT certification is acceptable in lieu of Title 22. Must be 16 years of age or older. Some lifeguard or swimming instruction experience is desirable. Certifications must be attached to your application.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: communication skills and techniques; water safety, first aid and life-saving techniques; swimming strokes and techniques; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; computer equipment and software applications related to assignment. Ability to: maintain good physical fitness and agility; swim with proficiency and endurance; assist or organize and conduct instructional swimming classes for children and adults; administer first aid and life-saving techniques; analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective course of action; monitor assigned area and note any signs of danger; maintain records and logs; write reports; work various schedules including weekends, evenings, holidays and split shifts as required by the work assignment; operate computer equipment and software applications related to assignment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Physical Demands and Working ConditionsOn a continuous basis, walk, stand, bend, crouch or stoop while supervising class participants; sit at a lifeguard tower for long periods of time; intermittently bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist; swim with proficiency and endurance; travel across wet, sloping surfaces; perform life-saving techniques and rescues which would involve bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, grabbing, and lifting, pulling or carrying a child or adult out of the pool onto the deck; pull, lift and store pool blankets, covers, reels and lane lines weighing up to 60 pounds; write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; perform routine custodial and maintenance tasks; verbal ability to communicate in person and by telephone in emergency and non-emergency situations; must possess ability to read, interpret and write reports; must have sufficient eye sight and hearing to see and communicate across a pool in a noisy environment; see in the normal vision range with or without correction; hear in the normal range with or without correction; must be able to attend meetings at various locations throughout the City. Work is performed both outdoors and indoors; the performance of outdoors work requires exposure to a variety of weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, intense sun); exposure to potentially hazardous substances and chemicals, and work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Indoor work is performed in a variety of environments with natural and artificial lighting and moderate to high noise level. Work is frequently disrupted by the need to respond to in-person and telephone inquiries. Additional InformationRecruitment No. 26758702 To be considered, applicants must submit a completed City Application by 12:00 p.m. on the closing date listed. Candidates whose application indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended. All notices will be sent via e-mail. RETIREMENT Part-time/temporary employees participate in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). This is in lieu of PERS or Social Security (although employees do contribute to Medicare). The City and the Employee each contribute 3.75% of the employee's salary to the PARS. SICK LEAVE Part-time/temporary employees shall accrue sick leave pursuant to the Health Workplace, Health Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522). 01 The supplemental questionnaire is used to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this position. Please answer each question accurately and thoroughly. To be considered for this position, the experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Failure to complete the "Work History/Experience" section of the employment application will result in your application not being considered. Please do not refer your response to your resume. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications. I have read and acknowledge the instructions stated above. 02 Education Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Bachelor's degree Associate's degree Some college level courses Completion of GED/High School Currently in High School 03 Age Requirement Are you at least 16 years old at time of application? Yes No 04 Certifications Which of the following certificates do you possess? These certificates/cards MUST be current/valid at time of application. Note that copies of current and valid certificates/cards MUST be attached to your application. CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross Only) Emergency Medical Response Certification (American Red Cross Only) EMT Certification Lifeguard Training Certificate (Including Deep Water) (American Red Cross Only) Title 22: First Aid For Public Safety Personnel (American Red Cross Only) None of the above 05 Working Conditions The Lifeguard I is an unclassified/hourly position with no benefits. Are you willing to accept a part-time position with no employment benefits? Yes No 06 Miscellaneous The Lifeguard I position may be assigned to any facility within the City of Chula Vista. Please mark all facilities you are interested in working: Loma Verde Pool Parkway Pool 07 APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL) The City of Chula Vista's Human Resources Department uses electronic mail (e-mail) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. We do so as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share email addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our emails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails, i.e., for the non-delivery of email or if you fail to check your email-box on a timely basis, etc. 2. Read any notices we send carefully and in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10