Part-time Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard​/Swim Instructor

Overview

The City of Irvine seeks experienced individuals to monitor the use of swimming pools and facilities, perform rescues of persons in distress, assist with daily facility operations, camps, recreation programs and special events, and coordinate and teach swim and water safety lessons. Part-time positions with flexible scheduling are during the core hours of Monday-Sunday, 5:15 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

• Monitor the use of swimming pools and facilities.
• Perform rescues of persons in distress.
• Assist with daily facility operations, camps, recreation programs, and special events.
• Coordinate and teach swim and water safety lessons.
• Support seasonal operations as needed.

• Part-time Lifeguard: at least 15 years old.
• Part-time Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor: at least 16 years old.
• Interest in aquatics or recreation and some experience working with children.
• Multiple Part-time positions available.

Lifeguard: $21.02 - $24.45 per hour

Sr. Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor: $22.09 - $29.02 per hour

For detailed information and minimum qualifications, please see the Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor flier.

Interviews and try-outs will be held on March 13, March 20, and March 22. Apply now.

Contact information: aquatics or call .

Employees in seasonal assignments work as needed during seasonal periods.

Your Team — The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in a safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing environment. We are one team that serves the community in pursuit of an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s values are Humility, Innovation, Empathy, Passion, and Integrity, guiding the service they expect.

We are One Irvine through a team-oriented approach by living these values daily.

The Community & Library Services Department provides exceptional service, innovative programs, and diverse cultural experiences in vibrant and sustainable spaces. The department includes programs and services such as Human Services;
Community Parks, Outreach and Open Space;
Athletics, Aquatics, Arts, Great Park Operations and Attractions;
Reservation, Program Services;
Irvine Animal Care Center;
Administrative Services; and the Irvine Public Library System.

Find more information in the Lifeguard and Sr. Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor job descriptions. Interviews and background checks are part of the process, and a medical examination including drug/alcohol screening and proof of a negative TB test is required to ensure the ability to perform duties. The City of Irvine is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applicants may need to inform Human Resources of accommodations at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process.

Future vacancies:
This recruitment may fill future positions in similar or lower classifications. Part-time employees are employed e budgets may restrict CalPERS employer contributions.