Lifeguard PTInstructor Lifeguard PT - Parks Recreation Neighborhood Services PRNS
Lifeguard PTInstructor Lifeguard PT - Parks Recreation Neighborhood Services PRNS
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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
Are you ready to join a team that is Building Community Through Fun Are you ready to make a difference
The City of San Joss Department of Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jos a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks recreation and neighborhood services for an active San Jos. ActivateSJ PRNS latest strategic work plan is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship nature equity & access identity and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live work play and learn which include 48 community centers 10 regional parks 200 plus neighborhood parks Happy Hollow Park & Zoo 290 playgrounds and over 60 miles of trails programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service and value the publics trust. Our team is collaborative supportive and innovative. We are a fastpaced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.
For more information please visit activatesj.Position Duties
The Department is recruiting for parttime unbenefited Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguard positions in the Recreation Services Division (RS) for the Citywide Aquatics programming.
The Lifeguard classification is covered by the Minimum Wage Police and pay starts at $17.95 hourly.
The Instructor Lifeguard classification is covered by the Pay Floor Rate and pay starts at $29.45 hourly.
These positions may be required to work variable shifts between the hours of 6:00 AM 8:00 PM Monday Saturday during the dates of June 16 2025 August 8 2025. Additionally a MANDATORY training for both Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguard positions will take place starting the week of June 9 2025 June 13 2025 from 8:00 AM 5:00 PM. These positions are parttime unbenefited with a limit of less than 20 hours per week or less than 1040 hours per year. There is no guarantee of hours or longevity. All programs adhere to Santa Clara County Public Health guidelines to ensure the health and wellbeing of staff. Face coverings and Personal Protective Equipment are provided. Staff may assist with daily health screenings cleaning and sanitization in City programs following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Note: Candidates are not required to possess the Lifeguard Training certificate at the time of completing the application or to interview for the position. If selected for the position of Lifeguard the Citywide Aquatics program will offer Lifeguard Training certification classes if needed. If selected for the position of Instructor Lifeguard the Citywide Aquatics program will be offering Lifeguard Training and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certification classes if needed. The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification age requirement is at least 15 years oldand the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification age requirement is at least 16 years old.
If selected to move forward in the conditional offer process the Lifeguard certification pre course swimming skills test that consists of the following:
- a 300yard swim using front crawl or breaststroke.
- a 2minute tread using legs only
- the ability to retrieve a 10lb dive weight from 7 ft deep to the surface and swim 20 yds with the weight using legs only and exit the pool without using a ladder within 100 seconds.
Lifeguard: Lifeguards supervise the conduct of swimmers to maintain safety in the swimming pool. Lifeguards also enforce swimming pool rules and may participate in swim instruction programs; observe swimmers in swimming pools; provide warnings to those who violate the safety rules of the pool and expelling them if necessary because of willful disobedience of the rules; rescues swimmers who are in distress; and administers artificial respiration when necessary according to the prescribed method. Lifeguards may also train and direct the work of lowerlevel workers as assigned and participate in pool maintenance. Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Trainings Authorization Certificate is REQUIRED for the position of Lifeguard.
Instructor Lifeguard: In addition to the duties identified for Lifeguards Instructor Lifeguards also organize and conduct swimming instruction classes for beginners intermediate or advanced swimmers at a swimming pool. Duties will include teaching swimming to children adult individuals and groups. Instructor Lifeguards may officiate at competitive swim meets. Instructor Lifeguards must also be able to instruct in the techniques of swimming and lifesaving. Possession of a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructors Authorization Certificate (WSI) is REQUIRED for the position of Instructor Lifeguard.
Lifeguard and Instructor Lifeguards may be placed at any of the City pools. Currently the City of San Jos is hiring for four pools at the following locations:
Camden Community Center: 3369 Union Ave. San Jos CA 95124
Fair Swim Center: 1350 Bacchus Dr. San Jos CA 95122
Mayfair Community Center: 2039 Kammerer Ave. San Jos CA 95116
Rotary Ryland Pool: 421 North First St. San Jos CA 95111
Minimum Qualifications
Lifeguard
Education No minimum requirement
Experience No minimum requirement
Required Licensing Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding BL or Lifeguarding certificate at the time of appointment.
Instructor Lifeguard
Education No minimum requirement
Experience No minimum requirement.
Licenses/Certificates
- Possession of current certificate indicating successful completion of an approved course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR) as prescribed by the American Red Cross or as prescribed by the American Heart Association; B.C.L.S. C with a completion date less than one year old at the time of appointment.
- Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certificate.
- Possession of current certificate in First Aid as prescribed by the State Department of Health at the time of appointment.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Knowledge of approved lifesaving methods for water safety and rescue of swimmers.
Ability to swim skillfully and able to swim 50 meters without assistance in a pool depth of 8ft or more.
Ability to immediately evaluate an emergency situation and to act decisively and effectively.
Experience in lifeguarding swimming instruction and/ or related activity.
Ability to administer artificial respiration according to the prescribed method.
Ability to handle crowds and direct individuals and groups.
Knowledge of swimming and the techniques of teaching swimming to children and adult individuals and groups (Instructor Lifeguard ONLY).
Ability to instruct in the techniques of swimming and lifesaving (Instructor Lifeguard ONLY).
Reliability: Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills:Develops effective relationships with coworkers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Customer Service:Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Communication Skills:Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Jaine Davies via email at
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.
Employment Type
Part-Time
