What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR position at City of Riverside?
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The City of Riverside's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS for the 2026 pool season that connects with residents in each community across the city and highlights safety at its facilities.
Under supervision, to perform responsible and technical work in the protection of life, the enforcement of safety rules and regulations, and the provision of swimming instructions at a public swimming pool; and to do related work as required.
This is a seasonal, part-time, hourly position working under the direction of the Aquatics Program. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Special Notes
Candidates must be lifeguard certified. Candidates can obtain Lifeguard Certifications at the nearest American Red Cross - Training Services by clicking HERE.
Tentative interview date: MARCH 14th, 2026
MANDATORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING MAY 29TH TO 30TH, 2026
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Experience: No experience required for entry level.
Necessary Special Requirements
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
Educational Requirements
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
The City of Riverside's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS for the 2026 pool season that connects with residents in each community across the city and highlights safety at its facilities.
Under supervision, to perform responsible and technical work in the protection of life, the enforcement of safety rules and regulations, and the provision of swimming instructions at a public swimming pool; and to do related work as required.
This is a seasonal, part-time, hourly position working under the direction of the Aquatics Program. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Special Notes
Candidates must be lifeguard certified. Candidates can obtain Lifeguard Certifications at the nearest American Red Cross - Training Services by clicking HERE.
Tentative interview date: MARCH 14th, 2026
MANDATORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING MAY 29TH TO 30TH, 2026
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
- Rescue swimmers in distress, administer first aid in the event of injury, and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures, if required.
- Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees.
- Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
- Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
- Inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus.
Experience: No experience required for entry level.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Minimum age fifteen years.
- Possession of a Water Safety Instructor's Certificate required at Step 2 and Step 3.
- Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate (which includes first aid) before hire date.
- Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate before hire date.
- Possession of a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate (which includes first aid) prior to interview date.
- Possession of a current American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate prior to interview date.
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
- Current Lifeguarding Certificates.
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
Educational Requirements
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at https://naces.org/members/ or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.