Lifeguard Summer 2026

Job Description:

Lifeguard Summer 2026

Description

Come join the City of Fresno in Building a Better Fresno!

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Position Description

The City of Fresno PARCS Department is hiring lifeguards who are excited, motivated, and ready to make a difference. If you want to build leadership skills, work with a great team, meet new people, and help create a safe and positive summer for kids in our community, this is the perfect job for you. If you’re ready to level up your summer and do something meaningful, we want you on our team!

PARCS is gearing up for summer activities in AQUATICS - In order to be assigned to a pool as a lifeguard, those in this position will be required to pass the Lifeguarding Certification Course which includes CPR and First Aid, provided by the Red Cross. This course will be provided by the City of Fresno for applicants after completion of hiring process. (If you currently possess a valid certificate, please upload it to your Careers Home Page under Attachments).

Under supervision, LIFEGUARDS closely monitors pool area activities and swimmer safety; resuscitates and administers first-aid and CPR to swimmers and determines if medical care is necessary and notifies appropriate agency; may instruct in swimming, may assist with minor maintenance work in the pool area.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Lifeguard: $ 18.00 per hour

Previous COF Lifeguard $19.00 per hour

Working hours: Incumbents may be required to work approximately 20-40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Working hours may be between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm.

Pursuant to the City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years; and may not exceed 29 working hours per week or if working up to 40 hours per week may not exceed 120 days. The City may also utilize this recruitment to fill limited, non-permanent assignments consistent with Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-256 (a) (2).

These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.

The City of Fresno is seeking dedicated, responsive, and conscientious people to work in the Aquatics Program. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline for further consideration:

Previous experience in advanced swimming, lifesaving, or swim instruction is required, or enrollment in, or completion of, a recognized Junior Lifeguard program.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.

How To Apply

For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email [email protected]. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.

For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.

For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Veteran’s Preference

If an examination is conducted for a position within the classified service, qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score. Candidates must submit a copy of their DD214 Member 4 form or electronic copy indicating honorable discharge with each application prior to the filing deadline.

Unit 8B

UNREPRESENTED TEMPORY EMPLOYEES

BENEFIT

DESCRIPTION

SICK LEAVE

Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

The benefit above only applied to City of Fresno employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$18.00 - $19.00 Hourly