Regional Parks Lifeguard / Pool Manager*
San Bernardino CountyThe Job
- LIFE GUARD SALARY: $18 - $21 HOURLY!Opportunities for returning Lifeguard and Senior LifeguardsPOOL MANAGER SALARY: $23 - $26 HOURLY!Opportunities for returning Pool Managers***Only one application needed to be considered for both levels***
San Bernardino County Regional Parks is now accepting applications for Lifeguards and Pool Managers to serve the public in Summer 2026!
Lifeguards are responsible for protecting the public against accidents in the swim facilities, properly administering first aid/CPR if an accident should take place, and properly maintaining and operating pool, waterslide, and park equipment.
Pool Managers are responsible for training, leading and supervising Lifeguards; and ensuring customers adhere to pool rules while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Pool Managers conduct opening and closing procedures, review the daily slide checks Waterslide Maintenance Log documentation, and maintain a fun, safe environment.Note: These are recurrent, non-regular positions classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment, and will not attain regular status.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are: Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds. Seven (7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV's, dry to full hook-ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River. For more information, explore the website at https://parks.sbcounty.gov/.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
AVAILABILITY: Must be available to work varied schedules, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Positions are part-time (up to 39 hours/week). Assignments and schedules are made based on the needs of the Parks Department. These are seasonal positions working from May through September.
SHIFTS: Scheduled shifts are six (6) to eight (8) to hours per day, five (5) days a week. Typical shifts are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
CERTIFICATIONS: All applicants are required to provide Lifeguard, CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certifications valid through September 2026. All required certifications must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Reimbursement for new lifeguard certification or recertification may be approved by the department upon completion of eighty (80) hours of paid work time.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check, including fingerprinting and medical examination prior to appointment.
SPONSORSHIP: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Minimum Requirements
- CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Both Levels):
- Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent
- Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certifications.
LIFEGUARD: Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Note: An approved work permit will be required prior to the first day of employment if under the age of eighteen (18).POOL MANAGER: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a minimum of four (4) years of Lifeguard experience. Additional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required Lifeguard experience on year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. Desired Qualifications
- The ideal Lifeguard candidate will be a strong swimmer with experience working in a swim facility. Candidates who have participated in aquatic sports such as swim or water polo are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual abilities are also strongly desired.The ideal Pool Manager candidate will have five (5) years of Lifeguard experience, with two (2) years of Senior Lifeguard experience.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF).For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.