POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

EXAM NUMBER: D2963B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

JOB TYPE: Temporary

SALARY: $17.45 Hourly

POOL LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON HIRE AFTER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY):

$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY

Filing: The application filing period will begin on October 2, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.  We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. 


About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages.

• Under close supervision, participates in a training academy.
• Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations.
• Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care.
• Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance.
• Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications.
• Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.

Requirements to Qualify:  No experience required.

Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required.

Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less.

License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

Hearing:
There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz
30 dB at 1000 Hz
40 dB at 2000 Hz
40 dB at 3000 Hz

 There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

Drug Test: Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination. 

Physical Class: IV - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces.  It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

Veteran's Credit: The County of Los Angeles policy states that a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for open competitive examinations (recruitments open to everyone) will be added to the final passing grade of an honorable discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf and  https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205103_Veteran_Credit_Guidelines_2013.pdf.Additional Information: 
Examination content: This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 300 yards which must be completed in 6:30 minutes or less.  All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 6:30 minute time limit will receive a failing score.

Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register.

Recruitment is held year-round.  Please contact your local LA County Aquatics Office to schedule a time for a drop-in swim test near you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN

• PHOTO ID
  •  A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification. 
• PROOF OF AGE
  • If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required.

Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test.

Try Out Dates and Location - Please click on the park's name as it is a link to the location where the test will be administered.
	CENTRAL	SOUTH	EAST	NORTH
Date	NO DATE	November 15, 2025	January 10, 2026	November 15, 2025
Location		Jesse Owens Community Regional Park	Belvedere Community Regional Park	San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center
Date	October 18, 2025	January 24, 2026	February 14, 2026	December 20, 2025
Location	Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center	Jesse Owens Community Regional Park	Allen J. Martin Park	Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer Castaic Sports Complex
Date	November 15, 2025	NO DATE	March 14, 2026	January 17, 2026
Location	Franklin D. Roosevelt Park		Belveder Community Regional Park	San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center
Date	December 20, 2025	NO DATE	NO DATE	NO DATE
Location	Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center
Date	January 17, 2026	NO DATE	NO DATE	NO DATE
Location	Franklin D. Roosevelt Park
Date	February 21, 2026
Location	Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ATTENDING SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section for Application and Filing Information.

 Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Vacancy Information: 

• The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY. 
• Hiring will be for the summer swim season.
• Those who pass the swim test must pass a county pre-employment medical exam AND a 64-hour Lifeguard Training Program.  Training dates to be announced.

Candidates who pass the certification academy and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools:

o East Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655

• Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles
• Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles
• City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles
• Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia

o    Central Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655

• Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier
• Krejci Pool, Los Angeles
• Bethune Pool, Los Angeles
• Carver Pool, Los Angeles
• Mona Pool, Compton
• Franklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles
• Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles

o    North Agency Aquatics (661) 222-9519

• El Cariso Pool, Sylmar
• Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock
• Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills
• Val Verde, Saugus
• Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic
• San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando
• George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill

o    South Agency Aquatics (310) 965-8646

• Alondra Pool, Lawndale
• Campanella, West Compton
• Enterprise Pool, West Compton
• Lennox Pool, Lennox
• Victoria Pool, Carson
• Cerritos Pool, Cerritos
• Garrot Pool, Los Angeles
• Keller Pool, Los Angeles
• Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles

 Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Application and Filing Information: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. 

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification. 

Instructions for filing online: Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard Candidate (Temporary)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button.  Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.  All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.

Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-mail.  We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant’s responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved sender to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail. 

• Info@governmentjobs.com
• Talentcentral@shl.com
• Noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• Rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence.  Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Social Security Number: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing of User ID, E-mail and Password:  All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:  If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov. We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.
 
Department Contact: Ramon Cruz
Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5112
Department Contact Email: rcruz2@parks.lacounty.gov  
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109
Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Salary : $17