Lifeguard Summer

APPLIC PLEASE VISIT (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). TO APPLY.
THE POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of lifeguards who are excited, motivated, and ready to make a difference. If you want to build leadership skills, work with a great team, meet new people, and help create a safe and positive summer for kids in our community, this is the perfect job for you. If you’re ready to level up your summer and do something meaningful, we want you on our team!

PARCS is gearing up for summer activities in Aquatics. In order to be assigned to a pool as a lifeguard, those in this position will be required to pass the Lifeguarding Certification Course which includes First Aid, provided by the Red Cross. This course will be provided by the City of Fresno for applicants after completion of the hiring process. If you currently possess a valid certificate, please upload it to your Careers Home Page under Attachments.

Under supervision, lifeguards closely monitor pool area activities and swimmer safety; resuscitate and administer first-aid and CPR to swimmers and determine if medical care is necessary and notify the appropriate agency. May instruct in swimming and assist with minor maintenance work in the pool area.

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Lifeguard: $18.00 per hour

Previous COF Lifeguard: $19.00 per hour

Working hours:

Incumbents may be required to work approximately 20-40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Working hours may be between 8:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Pursuant to the City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within two fiscal years and may not exceed 29 working hours per week, or if working up to 40 hours per week may not exceed 120 days. The City may also utilize this recruitment to fill limited, non‑permanent assignments consistent with Fresno Municipal Code Section 3‑256(a)(2).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline for further consideration:

• Previous experience in advanced swimming, lifesaving, or swim instruction is required, or enrollment in or Lifeguard program.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT  TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an online application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621‑6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment will be sent via e‑mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e‑mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their e‑mail frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e‑mail upon a successful application submittal.

The e‑mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their e‑mail account and to ensure it is set up to accept e‑mails from the City of Fresno. Depending upon your settings, notices from of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.