Close Date: Friday, September 19th, 2025, at 9:00 PM (PST)

Position: Lifeguard I

Department: Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services

Hourly Rate: $21.20

Classification: Temporary

Non-Exempt – Overtime Eligible

General Summary: 

Under general supervision, a Lifeguard I is responsible for overseeing aquatic activities and the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards may Instruct or assist with swimming lessons at a community swimming pool. Perform pool maintenance tasks and attend in-service training.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversee activities at a community swimming pool according to assignment
• Supervise the pool and decks of the swimming facility
• Ensure adherence to water safety rules and practices
• Enforce health and safety regulations at the pool facilities
• Instruct and assist classes in fundamentals of swimming
• Generate positive communication with internal and external customers
• Respond to participants in danger by performing rescues and administering first aid
• Perform pool maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Maintain, repair and take inventory of first aid and life-saving equipment
• Possess the skills to administer first aid to victims of accident, injury or sudden illness
• Ability to establish compliance with or enforce pool ordinances and rules
• Participate in all in-service meetings and training

  The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive.  An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.  This position is considered non-exempt.

Required Skills:

• Commitment to team-working, respect and consideration for the skills of others
• Excellent communication
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Swim in deep water (500 yd. swim, brick retrieval, and 2-minute water tread). Swim Assessment required to hire.

Education and Experience:

  Required Red Cross Certifications: Must possess all current (unexpired) certifications

• Deep Water Lifeguard r.24
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer
• CPR/AED and First Aid
• Emergency Medical Response (EMR preferred)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI preferred) is required to qualify as a Lifeguard II.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (preferred)
• Swim in deep water (500 yd. swim, 2-minute water tread, and timed brick retrieval test)
• Swim assessment required prior to hire

Core Competencies:

• Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information.
• Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability.
• Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace.
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness.

Guiding Principles:

1. Put people first.
2. Be visionary.
3. Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
4. Be Fiscally Responsible.
5. Be Creative.
6. Always Improving.
7. Be Adaptable and Resilient.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (frequent).
• Position self to bend or twist (frequent).
• To move, transport, position items up to 50 lbs. (frequent).
• Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (moderate).
• Operate Equipment (moderate).
• Stationary or squatting position (frequent).
• Swim in shallow and deep water for more than 15 minutes