LIFEGUARD / INSTRUCTOR

Salary : $21.90 - $22.50 Hourly

Location : Riverside, CA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 25-6260-01

Department : Park & Recreation

Division : Park & Recreation-Recreation

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

The Position

Apply to become a City of Riverside Lifeguard! You'll meet new people, make new friends and keep pool goers safe while getting paid!

The City of Riverside's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking LIFEGUARD / INSTRUCTORS for the 2026 pool season that connects with residents in each community across the city and highlights safety at its facilities.

Under supervision, to perform responsible and technical work in the protection of life, the enforcement of safety rules and regulations, and the provision of swimming instructions at a public swimming pool; and to do related work as required.

This is a seasonal, part-time, hourly position working under the direction of the Aquatics Program. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and / or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

SPECIAL NOTES :

Candidates must be lifeguard certified. Candidates can obtain Lifeguard Certifications at the nearest American Red Cross - Training Services by clicking HERE

Tentative interview date : MARCH 14th, 2026

MANDATORY IN-SERVICE TRAINING MAY 29TH TO 30TH, 2026

Work Performed

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Supervise the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool; enforce pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Rescue swimmers in distress, administer first aid in the event of injury, and administer artificial respiration and other resuscitation procedures, if required.
• Collect and account for swimming pool admission fees.
• Instruct scheduled classes in the fundamentals of swimming and water safety.
• Participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain lifesaving equipment and apparatus.

Qualifications

Education : Equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade.

Experience : No experience required for entry level.

Necessary Special Requirements

Highly Desired Qualifications :

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

3) Current Lifeguarding Certificates.

FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE : ( Application Guide ).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

Positions that require, or may require, a are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and / or medical / physical examination.

NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options :

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates / times / locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Temporary Variable & Full-Time

Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs / week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs / week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.

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Instructions : The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and / or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

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Can you provide proof that you have completed the equivalent to the completion of the ninth grade?

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Please indicate the amount of experience that you possess in Lifeguard / Instructor teaching?

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Do you meet the minimum age requirement of fifteen years of age or older?

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Please indicate which of the following certificate(s) that you currently possess :

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I understand that I must submit all required certifications (listed under Necessary Special Requirement and Highly Desired Qualifications) to the Human Resources Department before the hire date and that it may be necessary to possess the certifications prior to being invited to interviews.

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Certification : I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note : Employers and / or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

Required Question