Senior Lifeguard (Part Time)

Monterey Park, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 22

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTEREY PARK EMPLOYEES

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD

This recruitment is set to close on Monday February 16 2026.

In the event a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the closing date the recruitment may close prior to the closing date.Applicants are urged to submit their applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.

To learn more about this position please visit our careers page at GUIDELINES

16 years of age or older
A completed work permit if the candidate is under 18 years of age (at the time of hire)
1 year of experience as a Lifeguard
American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid (at time of hire)*
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (at time of hire)**

*If you are not currently working towards the certifications listed above the City will be offering a certification course from March 30 2026 through April 3 2026. The course enrollment fee is $135 those selected and hired as a Monterey Park employee will be eligible for reimbursement. If you are interested in enrolling please contact Scott Imaizumi at .

**The City will not be offering an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor course at this time.

PHYSICAL EFFORT
Those in this position are exposed to the sun water and chemicals generally used in pool maintenance.

WORK SCHEDULE
The pool is open seven (7) days a week and candidates must be available to work all assigned shifts including evenings weekends and holidays.

TESTING PROCESS

Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in a Swim Assessment and Oral Board Interviews. Candidates must pass both the Swim Assessment and Oral Board Interviews to be considered for the position. The Swim Assessment will consist of the following components:

Timed 400-yard swim utilizing either front crawl breaststroke or a combination
Two (2) minute water tread utilizing ONLY legs
Completion of a timed course including a 25-yard swim surface dive to an 8-foot depth to retrieve a 10lb object hold object above water surface return object to the deck and exit pool unassisted
Ability to properly explain and demonstrate various Pool Entries such as Slid-in Stride Jump Compact Jump and Feet First Surface Dive
Ability to properly execute various Rescue and Extrication Techniques such as: Active Victim Passive victim Submerged Passive Victim and Reaching Assist from Deck

*Candidates who are appointed to Aquatics positions will be required to attend a 25-hour in-service training program tentatively scheduled for May 30 2026 through June 7 2026.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

NOTE:New hire candidates must show proof of full Covid vaccinations prior to being hired.

Applicants with legal disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact the Human Resources Department at least five (5) days prior to the examination date.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT MONTEREY PARK EMPLOYEESAPPLICATION FILING PERIODThis recruitment is set to close on Monday February 16 2026.In the event a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the closing date the recruitment may close prior to the closing date.Applicants are urged to...