NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Lifeguard Series (Lifeguard I, Lifeguard II, & Lifeguard III)
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$18.11/hr - $26.22/hrNEOGOV is hiring for the City of Glendale's Community Services & Parks Department, seeking Lifeguards to ensure the safety of swimmers at public pools. The role involves monitoring activities, enforcing safety regulations, and providing exceptional customer service while performing lifesaving techniques and pool maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards
Maintains the safety of the public by monitoring the activities of swimmers in and around a public swimming pool
Rescues swimmers in distress and applies appropriate lifesaving techniques and first aid as needed
Enforces pool regulations and safety rules to prevent accidents
Explains rules and regulations to patrons
Helps to ensure that first aid equipment is ready for use
Inspects and maintains lifesaving equipment and apparatus
Participates in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment
Performs pool maintenance tasks such as testing and treating the water's chlorine and pH levels and adding chemicals to keep the level within state and local health department standards
Keeps a daily log of rescues and other emergencies and prepares written reports of those activities
Processes, collects and accounts for swimming pool enrollments and fees
May assist in teaching swimming techniques and other pool programs or activities
May drive on City business depending on the needs of the position
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe efficient manner
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires
Qualification
Required
American Red Cross First Aid certificate, or approved equivalent, at the time of appointment
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) for the Professional Rescuer certificate, or approved equivalent, at the time of appointment
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate, or approved equivalent, at the time of appointment
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all employees, patrons, and vendors
Apply lifesaving techniques and first aid
Collect money, make change correctly, and balance daily receipts
Complete and maintain accurate records and reports
Effectively enforce water safety rules
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district personnel, coworkers, and the public and resolve interpersonal conflicts
Exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations
Foster a teamwork environment
Interact effectively with a wide variety of people of differing personalities and temperaments
Lift victim from water with assistance (approximately 30 to 200 pounds)
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct
Present a courteous, professional public image
Prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action
Read, write, communicate effectively, and comprehend directions in English
Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet City-established standards of swimming competency
Teach swimming lessons to children and adults
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Withstand exposure to sun and water for up to 8 hours a day
Preferred
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.) certificate is highly desirable
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.) certificate at the time of appointment
One month as a Pool Lifeguard is desirable
A minimum of three months as a Pool Lifeguard, a substantial portion of which must include Swim Instructor experience
Graduation from high school or attainment of GED, CHSPE or CPP certificate
Benefits
Hourly employees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System - Alternate Retirement System (PARS-ARS).
Hourly employees may also participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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