Pool Guard I - City of San Diego, CA

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

POOL GUARD I 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 I 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; perform maintenance tasks; and perform other duties as assigned.
 
      NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

  4% effective 7/1/24

  2% effective 1/1/25

  5% effective 7/1/25

• 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. 
• Pool Guard I employees are primarily employed on a part-time basis and employees may be assigned to work on holidays, weekends and evenings. 
• Pool Guard I employees MUST be available to work June through August as scheduled with NO vacation leave.
• 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 I employees must furnish and wear standard apparel prescribed by the Park and Recreation Department.
• Pool Guard I 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 I positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.