Pool Guard II

JOB INFORMATION

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S):

• Pool Guard I
• Swimming Pool Manager I
• Water Safety Instructor
  
  

POOL GUARD II CANDIDATES MUST APPLY BEFORE TAKING THE PERFORMANCE TEST. ONCE APPLICATIONS ARE APPROVED, CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED REGARDING THE SPECIFIC DATE, TIME AND LOCATION.

Pool Guard II positions oversee the safety of pool patrons by monitoring the pool and deck areas to prevent accidents; explain and enforce facility regulations, policies and procedures; rescue swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; administer first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed; receive fees from patrons; assist patrons in aquatic class and activity registration; maintain records and prepare reports; conduct swim and safety instruction; and perform other duties as assigned.

Notes:

• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Pool Guard II positions are available in full-time (benefitted) and part-time (limited/hourly) employment.
• Pool Guard II employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings.
• Pool Guard II employees MUST be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave.
• Pool Guard II employees may be assigned to work at multiple pool sites including portable community pools.
• Pool Guard II employees are required to wear a standard uniform that is prescribed by the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Pool Guard II employees may require knowledge of competitive swimming, water polo and water exercise.
• Prior to employment, all applicants must pass a pass/fail performance test. Should you fail any part of the performance test, only one retest will be permitted on the same test date.
• California State Law requires all persons hired in these positions to retain current certificates in CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard Training and re-qualify as required to retain employment.
• Pool Guard II employees must take and pass a performance test periodically to retain employment.
• In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Pool Guard II positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
  
  

AGE: 16 years of age or older.

Notes:

• Applicants less than age 18 must obtain a work permit prior to starting work.
• Work permits may be obtained through the school system.
• Applicants who are age 17 and are high school graduates, or have passed the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) or General Education Development (GED) examination, are not required to have a work permit; however, they must submit a copy of their high school diploma, CHSPE or GED results with their application.
  
  

CERTIFICATES: You must have ALL of the following valid certificates:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate.
• American Red Cross CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for Lifeguard Certificate.
• American Red Cross First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22) Certificate. Possession of a Lifeguarding/First Aid Certificate is NOT qualifying for this certificate.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate.
  
  

Notes:

• For information on certificate requirements, please check the following website for a listing of upcoming training classes: www.redcross.org . You may also contact Parks and Recreation Department staff at (619) 692-4944 .
• All certificates MUST be valid.
• Proof of current registration (enrollment) in any of the required certificate programs and/or letters from instructors are NOT acceptable.
• Applicants who have completed the required training but have not received their certificate(s) may submit a copy of the American Red Cross Course Record showing successful completion.
• An equivalent certificate from a lifeguard training program must be approved by the California Department of Public Health.
  
  

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience teaching swimming lessons with an authorized provider.