As-Needed Instructor/Lifeguard
Salary $18.70 - $25.31 Hourly
Location Santa Clara, CA
Job Type As-Needed
Job Number AN 501-26
Department Parks and Recreation
Opening Date 03/16/2026
FLSA Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit NA
Weighting Plan NA
Description Benefits Questions Description The department will review applications and only contact the applicants that best meet the needs for their current opening.
This position is an as-needed, non-benefitted position and has an hour limitation of 999 hours in a fiscal year.
The Instructor-Lifeguard functions as both a swimming instructor and a lifeguard at a City swimming pool. An incumbent conducts classes at all participant skill levels (beginning through advanced) and supervises the conduct of swimmers in City pools in order to maintain a safe environment. This class is distinguished from the Lifeguard in that the latter has a sole focus on lifeguard responsibilities.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS BESDIES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.
MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The hourly rate for this position is $18.70 - $25.31.
Typical Duties Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.
Under general supervision:
• Conducts swimming instruction classes at various participant age and skill levels
• Administers practical swimming tests to determine participants skill levels
• Maintains class participant attendance, activity, and progress records
• Observes swimmers at a City operated swimming pool; warning those who violate pool safety rules, and expelling them, if necessary, for willful disobedience
• Maintains a safe but enjoyable poolside atmosphere for participants by continuously monitoring pool facility for potential problems or dangerous situations
• Rescues swimmers who are in distress; administers first aid and artificial respiration, if necessary, according to prescribed methods
• Cleans, disinfects, and maintains the pool, pool decks, overflow gutter, shower rooms and other pool facility areas
• Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Requirements:
• Education equivalent to completion of the tenth grade; and
• No experience required; and
• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES
Possession of the following is required:
• A valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program; and
• A valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate; and
• In accordance with State of California law, a valid California Work Permit is required at time of appointment for candidates under the age of 18 who have not graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate of proficiency
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• As a condition of employment, incumbents will be required to be fingerprinted in accordance with State of California law
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of:
• Swimming techniques
• Principles and techniques of swimming instruction appropriate for various age groups
• Approved lifesaving and safety methods and procedures necessary to ensure public safety in and around a pool facility
Considerable ability to:
• Teach to others the theory and application of swimming techniques
• Swim skillfully, rescue submerged victims, and safely remove them from pool
• Immediately evaluate emergency situations and respond decisively and effectively
• Administer first aid and artificial respiration according to prescribed methods
• Instruct in the techniques of swimming and lifesaving
• Maintain poolside discipline and safety
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including children
• Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Learn the proper placement of all safety equipment and its proper use
• Learn the location and proper use of the emergency telephone numbers list
• Become familiar with the basic mechanical operation and maintenance program of the City pools
N/A
01 I understand this supplemental questionnaire will be used along with my application and any other required documents to assess my qualifications for the current opening of Instructor/Lifeguard
Yes No
02 This position requires possession of a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program. Please select how you meet this requirement
I possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program and have attached it to my application.
I am in progress of completing a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program and will possess it by the time of appointment.
I am interested in completing a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program and will possess it by the time of appointment.
I do not and will not possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program.
03 I have attached my valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certificate or Completion of City of Santa Clara Learn To Swim Instruction Program- Attach certificate to application
Yes No
04 This position requires possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate. Please select how you meet this requirement.
I possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate and have attached it to my application.
I am in progress of completing a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and will possess it by the time of appointment.
I am interested in completing a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate and will possess it by the time of appointment.
I do not and will not possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate.
05 I have attached my valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate-attach certificate
Yes No
Required Question
Employer City of Santa Clara
Address 1500 Warburton Ave. Santa Clara, California, 95050
Phone 408-615-2080
Website http://www.santaclaraca.gov