21 Dec 2025

Part Time Lifeguard and Lifeguard Swim Instructor

City of Culver City – Posted by ofelia.garcia@culvercity.org –  Culver City, CA

Job Description

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Transportation.

THE DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more. For more information about the department please utilize the following link: PRCS Department

General Duties:
  • Under close supervision organizes and conducts a well-balanced aquatic program at the Culver City Municipal Pool.
  • Supervises pool deck, enforces regulations, prevents accidents and effects rescues.
  • Teaches swimming, lifesaving and water safety classes.
  • Assists with pool maintenance and operation and the testing of chemicals.
  • Maintains pool records, attends staff meetings and service training programs, and performs other related duties.
Note: This position is frequently exposed to intense sunlight and full sunlight.
Minimum Requirements: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: possess experience in supervising the use and safety of swimming pools and must be at least 17 years of age.
The following valid certificates are required and must be attached to the application:
  1. CPR Certificate
  2. First-Aid Certificate
  3. Lifeguard Training Certificate
  4. Red Cross Water & Safety Training Instructor (WSI) Certificate

This is a part-time position; hours will vary depending on department needs. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. Vacation is not permitted during the entire summer. Attendance at all in-service training is mandatory.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES: Suitability for the position will be evaluated with a Performance Test and an Oral Appraisal interview.  The Performance Test will measure the ability to perform life saving techniques. This test will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The interview will evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications and will be weighted at 100%.

How to Apply

Apply online; Job Openings, Job Descriptions and Salaries - City of Culver City

Job Categories: lifeguard. Job Types: Part Time. Job Tags: HOURLY $23.08 - $25.31. Salaries: Less than 20,000.

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