Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Lifeguard Position

Do you enjoy the water and want to make a positive impact in your community? The City of San Bernardino is looking for enthusiastic and safety-focused Lifeguards to join our Aquatics Division within the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department! No Lifeguard Certification? We offer FREE training! As a future member of our team, you'll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California's Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in the region, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich historyshaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influencescontinues to inspire the city's evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It's a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purposeand where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

The City of San Bernardino is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for future openings within the Aquatics Division of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. San Bernardino is home to six public pools and will be offering year-round access for our City residents. This is a perfect opportunity for groups of all ages to start their career in a government agency and serve our community. Free Certification Process : Applicants that do not currently have their Lifeguard Certifications will be invited to receive training and become certified with our Aquatics Staff for free!

Steps :

• Click the apply button, create an account and submit your application!
• Attend an In-Water Skills Test and an interview.
• Candidates who successfully pass the skills assessment and interview, will be scheduled to complete a three-day session to obtain their Lifeguard & CPR Certification (see schedule below).
• Candidates who successfully pass the Lifeguard & CPR Certification will be offered a conditional offer of employment. In order to receive an official offer of employment, candidates must complete all pre-employment exams consisting of a livescan, and physical, including a TB test.

In-Water Skills Testing Schedule :

Dates : October 11th and November 8th, 2025 Time : 9 : 00 AM - 11 : 00 AM

Location : Jerry Lewis Family Swim Center, 831 East Highland Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92404

Lifeguard Certification Schedule (must attend one full 3 day session) :

Session 3 : October 17-19, 2025 Session 4 : November 14-16, 2025 Friday : 5 : 00 PM - 8 : 00 PM Saturday & Sunday : 9 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PM

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer.

The Ideal Candidate :

A Day in the Life :

As a Lifeguard, you'll start your shift by checking the pool area and equipment to ensure everything is safe and ready for visitors. Throughout the day, you'll monitor swimmers, enforce pool rules, and step in quickly when someone needs help. You'll provide first aid when necessary, assist with swimming lessons, and answer questions from the public with a friendly attitude. In between, you'll help keep the pool and surrounding area clean and welcoming. Every day brings the opportunity to promote water safety, protect lives, and create a positive experience for the community.

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Growth opportunities available based on position openings :

Recruitment Timeline :

This recruitment is continuous and will close until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Lifeguard Certification Schedule (must attend one full 3 day session) : Session 3 : October 17-19, 2025 Session 4 : November 14-16, 2025 In-Water Skills Testing Schedule : October 11th and November 8th, 2025 All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the personnel officer.

All applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org. This recruitment will remain open until filled, or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.

Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position. Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to : Application Review, Oral Examination, Pre-employment Medical Exam including drug and TB test, LiveScan Fingerprinting which reviews criminal history with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) E-Verify Participation : The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States. Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee's Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov.

Disclaimers : The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant