Managing Lifeguard Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The City of Lodi is seeking Lifeguard applicants. This is a part-time, seasonal position. Under the guidance of the Aquatic Manager, Lifeguards are skillful swimmers who perform such work as needed to preserve the health and safety of patrons utilizing the municipal swimming pool by preventing and responding to emergencies. The 2026 summer season starts in early June and finishes in August.

To apply for this position, you must submit the following with this online City application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Lifeguard Certification

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Carrying out duties as listed in the current Lodi City Pool Lifeguard Manual.
• Maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Acting immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency.
• Following all safety procedures contained in the Lifeguard Manual and Blood Borne Pathogens Procedures.
• Patrolling the pool and warning swimmers if they are not following the rules and regulations.
• Disciplining violators politely but firmly.
• Being aware of all water hazards that can take place at the swimming pools.
• Providing emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Presenting professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintaining a high standard of service.
• Experiencing regular contact with other employees at the pool and with the public.
• Reporting to the supervisor when he/she finds scarcity of equipment required for a rescue of a victim.
• Dressing in a manner befitting duties and responsibilities.
• Preparing and maintaining appropriate activity reports.
• Performing various maintenance duties and other assigned duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.

Acceptable experience and qualifications include:

• Must hold a current Lifeguarding Certificate, which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), first aid certification and must have completed the Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Ability to follow oral instructions to establish and maintain effective cooperative working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to upgrade or recertify certifications.
• Good public relations skills, leadership qualities, and quick decision-making skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emergencies.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Work permit if under 16 years of age.

Tools and equipment include:

• Identification as a lifeguard that consists of an orange tube, swim suit, sweat shirt, or jacket with bold word, "Lifeguard."
• First aid and life-saving equipment.
• First aid kit, phone, whistle, hand signals, and locks.
• Water-testing equipment
• Cleaning supplies

Confidential data:

• This is a confidential position requiring discretion in areas of responsibility.

Essential physical job requirements:

• Ability to swim and good presence of mind to work in emergencies.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position and read/prepare a written/typed documents and text materials.
• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to occasionally, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Statement of working conditions:

• Most of time is spent outside in all types of weather. Work is sometimes strenuous and may be stressful.

Position accountability:

• Reports To: Aquatic Manager, Assistant Aquatic Manager
• Supervision Exercised: None

Selection guidelines:

• Selection procedures may include the administration of a written examination or actual performance testing, the pre-screening of applicants, formal interview, physical testing, background and credit checks, and information verification as appropriate.