Lifeguard Jobs in San Diego, CA

Lifeguard I

Candidates must apply before taking the performance test. Once applications are approved, candidates will be notified and given instructions on how to self-schedule for the performance test. You must self-schedule for the performance test. You will not be tested without following this procedure.

Bay and Ocean Lifeguard positions guard swimmers at public beaches and bays, perform rescues, administer first aid, warn swimmers of dangerous water conditions, enforce aquatic beach regulations and ordinances, clean and maintain lifeguard equipment, operate rescue boats, drive emergency vehicles such as pickup trucks and 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicles, give information to the public, and maintain records and write reports; 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).
• Lifeguard I positions will be available primarily on a full-time basis during the summer. Some positions may continue on a part-time basis during the spring and fall.
• Lifeguard I employees may be required to work holidays and weekends, and are subject to 24-hours emergency call-back with pay.
• Lifeguard I employees must furnish and wear standard apparel prescribed by the Lifeguard Services Division.
• Lifeguard I employees must requalify for required certificates to retain employment.
• Lifeguard I employees are required to pass a swimming performance test administered by the Lifeguard Services Division once a year to retain employment.
• In accordance with California Public Resources Code section 5163, all persons holding Lifeguard I positions must get tested for tuberculosis (TB) when hired and every four years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.

You must meet the following requirements by June 30, 2026 : Age : 18 years of age or older. Certificates : You must have all of the following valid certificates :

Notes :

License : A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. Highly desirable : Emergency Medical Technician Certification issued by the County of San Diego.

The screening process will consist of the following components : 1. Application review : Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and / or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. 2. Performance test : If you meet the minimum requirements and your application is approved, you will be notified and given instructions on how to view available test dates and self-schedule for one of the performance tests. Once scheduled, you will be guaranteed admission to the examination you select. The performance test will be held at Ventura Cove on Mission Bay (1000 West Mission Bay Drive), beginning at 9 : 00 a.m. and is a pass / fail examination which consists of a 500-meter swim that must be completed in 10 minutes or less. Notes :

3. Interview : Candidates who pass the performance test will be invited to participate in an interview either on the date of the performance test or a later date as determined by the hiring department. Candidates will be notified of the specific time and location at the performance test. Candidates who pass the performance test will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be considered by the hiring department.

Pre-employment requirements : Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following : confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and / or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol, cannabis / marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Vision requirement : Uncorrected vision must not be worse than 20 / 40 in both eyes together with acceptable color vision. Vision between 20 / 20 and 20 / 40 in both eyes together must be corrected to 20 / 20 both eyes together with glasses or contact lenses. Monocular vision is not acceptable. If you have undergone any type of refractive vision surgery (or "touch-up" surgery) such as Laser Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis (LASIK), radial keratotomy (RK), or photo refractive keratectomy (PRK) a year or longer prior to being medically considered for a Lifeguard I position, you must be substantially free