Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I/II

Job Characteristics

***PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY***

LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR I/II

AQUATICS PROGRAM

The City Of Concord's Recreation Services Department Is Seeking People To Work For The City's Aquatics Program. Salary Is Negotiable Based On Experience

• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I: $17.22 - $18.09/hour, with no experience
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II: $18.54 - $19.48/hour, with a minimum of 2 seasons experience
  
  

An additional $1/hour pay differential is available when teaching swim classes.

The Aquatics Program

The Concord Community Pool at 3501 Cowell Rd is one of the City’s most popular facilities, serving approximately 124,000 swimmers per year in our award winning learn to swim classes, our lap swim, recreational swim and water exercises programs, as well as serving as a place for many swim teams to practice. The pool is open year round, heated to a comfortable 80 degrees, and is 50 meters in length. The pool also boasts heated changing rooms and showers.

What You Will Be Doing

Under supervision, Lifeguard/Swim Instructors perform a variety of duties for the purpose of providing for water safety at Concord Community Pool. This includes organizing, coordinating, conducting, and instructing courses in water safety as well as supervision of the Concord Community Pool.

The Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I is distinguished from the Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II in that the II performs duties independently. All positions are part time, limited service, and must be able to work a minimum of 20 hours a week, early morning, evening and weekend shifts when required, and attend weekly in-service trainings. They must also be able to successfully complete Lifeguard Training provided by the City of Concord.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses, online at www.cityofconcord.org/jobs. Please attach copies of relevant certificates to your application.
• All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be invited to interview.
• Successful candidates will be provided a conditional offer of employment and must successfully complete a fingerprint check (more information below), TB testing, and either obtain or have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. Prerequisites for the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification are as follows:
• Minimum age of 15 years.
• Successful completion of a swim-tread-swim sequence: Swim 150 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both. Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water only using legs. Swim 50 yards using front crawl, breaststroke, or combination of both.
• Successful completion of a timed event: Swim 20 yards, retrieve 10-pound brick from 10 feet below. Return to surface and swim 20 yards on back to return to the starting point, holding the brick at the surface with both hands. Exit the water without using ladder in 1 minute 40 seconds or less.
  

Conviction History: If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.

Examples of duties include, but are not limited to

• Perform the tasks necessary to promote public safety at an aquatic facility by Lifeguarding.
• Monitor activities to prevent accidents: enforces facility rules, cautions swimmers regarding unsafe swimming activities, rescues non swimmers and administers first aid.
• Develop, organize, and instruct beginning, intermediate, and advanced swimming classes for all ages.
• Inspect and maintain equipment and materials to ensure they are in proper working order. Report issues to appropriate staff.
• Take reports from the public; fill out incident reports, training logs and other forms and paperwork as required.
• Participate in weekly in-service training sessions.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Current and preventative lifeguarding techniques.
• Rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
• Swimming rescue techniques, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Instruction techniques and materials related to aquatic activities.
  
  

Ability To

• Swim with proficiency and endurance.
• Maintain lifeguard certification.
• Prevent accidents and effect rescues.
• Enforce the rules and regulations of an aquatic facility.
• Perform swimming rescues, C.P.R., and first aid.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with other employees and the public.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Prepare, read, and write various reports.
• Instruct students in a variety of aquatic oriented skill level classes.
  
  

LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR I

Experience: None. Previous lifeguarding or competitive swim experience is highly desirable.

Certification: None required at time of hire. Must be able to pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course and complete On-the-Job training as a condition of employment (minimum age of 15 required).

LIFEGUARD/SWIM INSTRUCTOR II

Experience: Two seasons (equivalent to 5 months or more) of lifeguarding, swim instructor, or swim coach experience is required.

Certification: Valid/current lifeguarding certifications are required. Must also be able to pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course and complete On-the-Job training as a condition of employment.

Other

A valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment for select positions. Must successfully clear TB testing and fingerprint check.

EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.

FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION OR THE AQUATICS PROGRAM:

• Devynn Darner, Recreation Program Coordinator at 925-671-3477 or devynn.darner@cityofconcord.org
• Briana Stanley, Recreation Program Aide at 925-671-3474 or briana.stanley@cityofconcord.org
  
  

This position is not eligible for benefits.

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COMPETITIVE EVALUATION: Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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POSITION: What position are you applying for? Check all that apply.

• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I
• Lifeguard/Swim Instructor II
  
  

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EXPERIENCE: How many seasons of lifeguarding, swim instructor, or swim coach experience do you have? One season equals 2.5 months or more.

• No experience
• 1 season experience
• 2 seasons experience
• 3 or more seasons experience
  
  

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EXPERIENCE: How many seasons of competitive swim experience do you have?

• No experience
• 1 season experience
• 2 seasons experience
• 3 or more seasons experience
  
  

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CERTIFICATIONS: Please indicate which valid/current lifeguarding certifications you possess. Check all that apply and attach copies of your certifications to your application.

• American Red Cross Certification for First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Certification for CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer
• American Red Cross Certification for Lifeguard Training
• Other certifications deemed qualifying per California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA)
• None of the above
  
  

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CERTIFICATIONS: If you checked Other in response to the above question, please indicate what other valid/current certifications you currently possess.

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CERTIFICATIONS: This position requires that candidates be at least 15 years or older to obtain the required certifications. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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SCHEDULE: Seasonal and year-round positions are available. All positions are part time, limited service, and must be able to work approximately 20-30 hours a week; early morning (5:30AM - 10:00AM), evening and weekend shifts when required; and attend weekly in-service trainings. Please check your availability below.

• Seasonal (June 8 - August 7, 2026)
• Year round
  
  

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TRAINING: This position requires attendance at all in-service trainings, including mandatory training June 5-7. Do you acknowledge this requirement?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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DRIVING: Some driving may be required for select positions, which requires a minimum age of 18. Are you 18 years of age or older? Being under 18 does not automatically disqualify you.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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OTHER: Is there any other information you would like to provide to help us assess your qualifications for this position?

• Required Question