What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor- Hourly/Seasonal position at City of Martinez?
The City of Martinez Recreation Department is looking for highly motivated people who will rise to the challenge of protecting and educating their community through lifeguard services. If you have experience with kids, are a confident swimmer, like working outdoors and you want to obtain a higher knowledge of CPR and First Aid this is the job for you. This is a part-time temporary seasonal position and hours may vary.
Under immediate supervision, monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of aquatic complexes to ensure the safety of patrons; learns, explains, and enforces safe aquatic program and pool policies, regulations, and rules; performs rescues and administers first aid, CPR, and AED as needed; and performs related work as required.
This position does require possession of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification at time of hire. You may take an American Red Cross Lifeguard class through the Recreation division. Classes are offered as follows (insert lifeguard class flyer)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direct or general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional direction and provide training to other staff.
Important Dates:
- Apply immediately!
- Tentative Interview dates:
- February 17-20 (Aquatics Staff)
- February 23-26 (Camps Staff)
- March 9-13, 16-20 (Aquatics Staff)
- March 16-19 (Camps Staff)
- April 6-10, 13-17 (Aquatics Staff)
- May 4-8 (Aquatics Staff)
- Job Fair at Alhambra High School: March 18, 2026
- To review the Rankin Aquatic Center schedule, please follow this link
- Full staff training for both aquatics staff and camp staff: June 8-12
- 2026 Pool Season officially starts Saturday, May 23
- 2026 Summer Season officially starts Monday, June 15
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
- Provides aquatic safety and supervision for patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of City aquatic complexes to prevent accidents, and to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons.
- Administers first aid and provides emergency care as required, maintains a safe aquatic environment and facility.
- Greets the public, responds to patrons' questions and inquiries.
- Keeps records and reports.
- Implements and monitors City policies and procedures; enforces aquatics regulations; cautions patrons regarding unsafe activities.
- Assists with cleaning and routine maintenance of the aquatic facility, including locker rooms, guard office, pool surfaces, and other facility-related duties as assigned.
- Presents and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor, including wearing appropriate uniform or attire for the position and exhibiting respect and enthusiasm as duties and responsibilities are carried out.
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, City management and staff, and the public.
- Inspects and maintains swimming and pool equipment for functionality, ensures proper placement and availability in the pool area, and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
- Maintains pool and restroom areas in a safe and clean condition.
- Maintains logs and records of activities.
- Participates in required training sessions, including safety drills and other emergency procedures.
- Assists with City special events as needed.
- Provides feedback regarding program goals, objectives, and activity schedules to the public, participants or supervisors.
- Assists with City special events as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Must be a minimum of 15 years old and undergo appropriate clearances from background check/fingerprinting including documentation of a negative skin test for TB within the last two (2) years.
At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to:
- Current American Red Cross certifications or equivalent in Lifeguard Training
- First Aid and CPR/AED for Lifeguard
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Basic safety precautions and procedures related to recreation programs and facilities.
- Knowledge of philosophy, objectives and requirements in the implementation of municipal aquatics programs.
- Knowledge and command of all of the latest safety standards and information related to aquatics.
- Professional work habits including reliability, dependability, creativity, and demonstration of enthusiasm for the job.
- Techniques for effectively dealing with individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups, and effectively representing the City in contacts with the public.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
- Conduct one's self in a professional manner.
- Function effectively under direct supervision and to develop effective working relationships with fellow City employees and the public.
- Effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Receive direction and to follow oral and written instructions.
- Handle multiple tasks.
- Swim, tread water, perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects, and to perform retrieval of heavy items from 14' depth.
- Sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and with exposure to pool chemicals.
- Read written materials and computer screens, and communicate in person.
- Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and/or recreational facility setting and use standard office and/or recreation equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Must possess the physical stamina to swim, tread water, perform rescues involving the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force to move objects, to perform retrieval of heavy items from 14' depth, sit and/or stand for long periods of time, lift and move tables and chairs and arrange facilities. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, and walk on uneven surfaces to participate in recreational activities; and push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees may work in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and are required to wear appropriate attire for the recreation activity to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to work a varied schedule of hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays at a variety of City facilities.
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT, TEMPORARY SEASONAL
EFFECTIVE: MARCH 2023
Maximum of 1000 hours per fiscal year. This position is not eligible for City benefits. Paid sick leave will be accrued in accordance with the Healthy Workplaces/Healthy Families Act of 2014 (Assembly Bill1522).
DISABLED APPLICANTS: The Human Resources Division will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate disabled applicants. Please advise the Division of any special needs in advance of the examination.VERIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: As mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all candidates offered employment after November 6, 1986, must provide written proof that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. This is accomplished by completing the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and producing acceptable documents including but not limited to, United States Passport; State-issued Driver's License; Social Security Card; Birth Certificate; other acceptable documents that establish identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
THE CITY OF MARTINEZ HAS ADOPTED ORDINANCE 1057 C.S. WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYEES WITH A SMOKE-FREE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EITHER AN EXPRESSED OR AN IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE CITY OF MARTINEZ IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITIES IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT.
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