Lifeguard I (Part-Time Temporary) bei City of West Hollywood, CA

About the Department

This job posting begins to accept applications starting 9/12/2025 and is open until filled. Applications submitted on or prior to Friday 9/26/2025 will be the first group to be reviewed. After September 26th, applications will be considered on an as-needed basis as the need for additional Lifeguards arises.

Join the City of West Hollywood as a Lifeguard! This is an excellent opportunity for those with a passion for swimming and recreation. No prior lifeguarding experience required; all training will be provided by the City! Availability to work a flexible schedule including opening and closing shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential. In this role, you will be instrumental in teaching swim lessons, assisting with aquatics programs, and maintaining a safe and inviting pool environment. Your expertise in water safety, lifesaving techniques, and CPR/First Aid will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of all pool patrons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lifeguard Duties: Assist and supervise pool patrons, perform rescues and lifesaving interventions when necessary, and enforce water safety rules.
• Swim Instruction: Teach swim lessons to individuals of all ages and skill levels and provide water aerobics sessions.
• Program Assistance: Support the coaching and assistance of various aquatics programs and events.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent service to pool patrons, address inquiries, and handle registration and fee collection.
• Pool Maintenance: Conduct basic pool maintenance tasks including water testing, facility cleaning, and general upkeep.

1. Job Application Deadline: Open Continuous. 
   • Apply by Friday, September 26, 2025 to ensure consideration.  
   • After September 26th, applications will be considered on an as-needed basis as the need for additional Lifeguards arises.
2. In-person interview AND water skills assessment: 
   • Thursday, October 9th; OR 
   • Saturday, October 11th 
3. Passing candidates will be selected and hired to complete the West Hollywood Aquatics Academy.  Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of the West Hollywood Aquatics Academy and attending all mandatory in-service trainings.
4. Mandatory Training Dates (choose one of the 2 options): 

Mandatory Training Option 1 (must attend all 5 days)
Monday, November 3rd	10:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday, November 4th	10:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday, November 5th	10:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday, November 6th	10:00am - 7:00pm
Friday, November 7th	10:00am - 7:00pm

Mandatory Training Option 2 (must attend all 6 days)
Friday, November 14th	5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, November 15th	9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, November  16th	9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday, November 21st	5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, November 22nd	9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, November 23rd	9:00am - 5:00pm

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

• Serves as pool lifeguard and is responsible for the safety of patrons while using pool facilities; provides customer service to pool patrons, collects fees for pool usage and assists in aquatic program registration.
• Performs basic pool maintenance functions, including: testing water; monitoring chemistry balance; facility cleaning, adding pool chemicals as directed and related maintenance duties.
• Teaches swimming lessons and exercise classes; coaches swim and triathlon teams.
• Performs customer service functions; answers phones and provides information; receives fees and processes receipts and takes registration information; makes and distributes brochures.
• Performs facilities operations and maintenance functions, including: basic equipment maintenance; and vacuuming, dusting and cleaning restrooms, exercise rooms and other public areas.

 
IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Disseminates a variety of information to various agencies, divisions, or departments via telephone, email, mail or FAX.
• Orders supplies.
• May serve as backup for other positions within the department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED:                  

• Pool Equipment            
• Vacuum    
• Pool Chemicals             
• Pressure Sprayer                      
• Various rescue and safety equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• No prior experience is required.
• Familiarity with Aquatics programs and aquatics facilities, teamwork skills, customer service experience, proficient computer skills, and lifeguarding background/experience is desirable. 

Water Skills Assessment and Swim Proficiency: 

•  Must pass initial water skills assessment and swim proficiency test during the recruitment process.

Licenses and Certifications:

• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Certification 
• Starfish Aquatics Swim Instructor Certification 

NOTE: The City of West Hollywood, Recreation Services Division will be providing the certification courses through the West Hollywood Aquatics Academy to qualified, passing candidates.  Continued employment is based upon successfully completing the West Hollywood Aquatics Academy. 

Other Requirements:

• Must be 16 years of age and older
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including opening and closing shifts, weekends and holidays 
• Candidates 18 years of age or older must complete a CPR Code 5164 Background Questionnaire.
• Candidates selected for hire will be required to successfully complete a City-paid physical and background check (live scan).

Other Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Pool safety rules and regulations. 
• StarGuard Elite Lifeguard rescue techniques.
• Starfish Aquatics Swim Instruction techniques.
• Basic maintenance and repair of equipment.

Skill in:

• Handling pool chemicals as directed.
• Teaching swimming lessons.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Operating a variety of pool, grounds and facilities maintenance equipment and hand tools.
• Performing routine cleaning and small repairs as directed on all assigned equipment.

Abilities:

• Pass the initial Water Skills Assessment and Swim Proficiency test, including routine follow-up skills tests regarding pool and safety procedures.
• Swim with proficiency and endurance
• Communicate in English both orally and in writing at the appropriate level.
• Perform mathematical calculations at the appropriate level.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Learn and follow City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Use a computer to perform the essential and important functions of the job.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

 
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit; reach with hands and arms; swim; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold or otherwise work with hands; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use odor and color perception and discrimination; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
 
Working Conditions:

• While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures, the sun, dirt and/or dust.
• The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately loud.
•  Working time requires irregular hours, various shifts, weekends, holidays and/or on-call status. 

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

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