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POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

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POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

Salary

$17.45 Hourly

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

D2963B

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

10/14/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

This announcement is being reposted to extend the filing period.

POOL LIFEGUARD CANDIDATE (TEMPORARY)

EXAM NUMBER: D2963B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We welcome applications from anyone.

JOB TYPE: Temporary

SALARY: $17.45 Hourly

POOL LIFEGUARD SALARY RANGE (UPON HIRE AFTER CERTIFICATION ACADEMY) :

$23.87 - $25.87 HOURLY

Filing:The application filing period will begin on October 15, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

DEFINITION: Participates in an intensive training academy in pool lifeguarding and emergency medical response.

About You: Do you love swimming? Are you passionate about assisting others? If this describes you than you are exactly what Parks and Recreation is looking for!

About Us: We work directly with members of the public as they enjoy our 42 swimming pools and 19 splash pads. We are looking for individuals to add to our team that are strong swimmers, that can assist in maintaining a safe environment. We offer aquatic facilities and classes to patrons of all ages.

Essential Job Functions

+ Under close supervision, participates in a training academy.

+ Through training, learns proper lifesaving techniques and procedures for swimming pool surveillance, victim recognition, pool rescues, and pool safety regulations.

+ Receives instruction and participates in field training to learn proper procedures and acquire proficiency in rescue techniques and in the provision of emergency medical care.

+ Receives instruction and learns the proper care and safe operation of pool filtration systems and basic pool maintenance.

+ Receives instruction and prepares for authorized lifesaving, first aid, and cardiopulmonary certifications.

+ Engages in physical fitness training drills established by the Department.

Requirements

Requirements to Qualify: No experience required.

Age: Sixteen at time of swim test. Valid photo ID with date of birth will be required .

Ability: Candidates must have the ability to swim 300 yards in 6:30 minutes or less.

License: A valid California Class C Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Vision: At least 20/30 in each eye with correction, and at least 20/200 with both eyes open without correction.

Hearing:

There may be no greater than a 25 dB loss in the better ear as averaged over the test frequencies of 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz. There may not be a peak loss at any of the test frequencies greater than:

30 dB at 500 Hz

30 dB at 1000 Hz

40 dB at 2000 Hz

40 dB at 3000 Hz

There may be no greater than a 35 dB loss in the worse ear as averaged over the test frequencies, and no peak loss greater than 45 dB at any of the test frequencies. In the case of a questionable, unusual, or borderline hearing loss, the applicant's record will be reviewed by the Occupational Health Service consultant in otolaryngology who will make a recommendation as to the applicant's employability and forward it to the Medical Director for final disposition.

Drug Test:Applicants for this position will be required to take and pass a urine drug screening as part of the pre-placement medical examination.

Physical Class: IV - Arduous. This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

Veteran's Credit: The County of Los Angeles policy states that a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for open competitive examinations (recruitments open to everyone) will be added to the final passing grade of an honorable discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions. For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdfand https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205103\_Veteran\_Credit\_Guidelines\_2013.pdf.

Additional Information

Additional Information:

Examination content : This examination will consist of a performance test weighted 100%, a swim test of 300 yards which must be completed in 6:30 minutes or less . All candidates finishing within the time limit will receive a score of 100%; candidates who do not complete within the 6:30 minute time limit will receive a failing score.

Only candidates who pass the swim test will be placed on the eligible register.

Recruitment is held year-round. Please contact your local LA County Aquatics Office to schedule a time for a drop-in swim test near you.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

CANDIDATES MUST PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AT CHECK IN

+ PHOTO ID

+ A valid State ID or State Driver's license, School, Work or Military ID, or Passport are acceptable forms of identification.

+ PROOF OF AGE

+ If your Photo ID does not show your date of birth, an Original Birth Certificate will be required.

Without a valid photo ID, candidates will not be allowed to participate in the examination.

Candidates must come prepared with bathing suits and towels to take the swim test .

Try Out Dates and Location -Please click on the park's name as it is a link to the location where the test will be administered.

CENTRALSOUTHEASTNORTH

DateNO DATENovember 15, 2025January 10, 2026November 15, 2025

Location

Jesse Owens Community Regional Park (https://parks.lacounty.gov/jesse-owens-community-regional-park/) Belvedere Community Regional Park

San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center (https://parks.lacounty.gov/san-fernando-recreation-park-and-aquatic-center/)

DateOctober 18, 2025January 24, 2026February 14, 2026December 20, 2025

LocationGreater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center (https://parks.lacounty.gov/greater-whittier-regional-aquatic-center/)

Jesse Owens Community Regional Park (https://parks.lacounty.gov/jesse-owens-community-regional-park/) Allen J. Martin Park (https://parks.lacounty.gov/allen-j-martin-park/)

Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer Castaic Sports Complex

DateNovember 15, 2025NO DATEMarch 14, 2026January 17, 2026

Location Franklin D. Roosevelt Park (https://parks.lacounty.gov/franklin-d-roosevelt-park/)

Belveder Community Regional Park

San Fernando Recreation Park and Aquatic Center (https://parks.lacounty.gov/san-fernando-recreation-park-and-aquatic-center/)

Date December 20, 2025NO DATENO DATENO DATE

Location Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center (https://parks.lacounty.gov/greater-whittier-regional-aquatic-center/)

DateJanuary 17, 2026NO DATE NO DATE NO DATE

Location Franklin D. Roosevelt Park (https://parks.lacounty.gov/franklin-d-roosevelt-park/)

DateFebruary 21, 2026

LocationGreater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center (https://parks.lacounty.gov/greater-whittier-regional-aquatic-center/)

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO ATTENDING SWIM TEST FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW in the section forApplication and Filing Information.

Eligibility Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months following the date of promulgation. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Vacancy Information:

+ The positions are for TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT ONLY.

+ Hiring will be for the summer swim season.

+ Those who pass the swim test must pass a county pre-employment medical exam AND a 64-hour Lifeguard Training Program. Training dates to be announced.

Candidates who pass the certification academy and are appointed to Pool Lifeguard, may be placed at the following pools:

o East Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655

+ Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles

+ Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles

+ Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles

+ City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles

+ Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles

+ Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia

o Central Agency Aquatics (626) 821-4655

+ Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier

+ Krejci Pool, Los Angeles

+ Bethune Pool, Los Angeles

+ Carver Pool, Los Angeles

+ Mona Pool, Compton

+ Franklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles

+ Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles

o North Agency Aquatics (661) 222-9519

+ El Cariso Pool, Sylmar

+ Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock

+ Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills

+ Val Verde, Saugus

+ Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic

+ San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando

+ George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill

o South Agency Aquatics (310) 965-8646

+ Alondra Pool, Lawndale

+ Campanella, West Compton

+ Enterprise Pool, West Compton

+ Lennox Pool, Lennox

+ Victoria Pool, Carson

+ Cerritos Pool, Cerritos

+ Garrot Pool, Los Angeles

+ Keller Pool, Los Angeles

+ Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles

Available Shifts: The work week includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Application and Filing Information: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

Instructions for filing online: Go to http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty and search for "Pool Lifeguard Candidate (Temporary)", Click on the name of the bulletin you are applying to, click the green "Apply" button. Fill out your application completely. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during selection process.

Correspondence and updates will be sent via E-mail. We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant’s responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved sender to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile Inbox, which save a copy of all emailed notices.

It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Social Security Number: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

No Sharing of User ID, E-mail and Password: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [email protected]. We require a completed “Request for Reasonable Accommodation” form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond and keep you moving through the process.

Department Contact:Ramon Cruz

Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5112

Department Contact Email:[email protected]

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109

Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

I am or will be at least sixteen (16) years old at the time of the swim test.

+ Yes

+ No

02

I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to contact the Aquatics Office to schedule a swim test appointment and to provide the required email documentation confirming the submission of my online application at the time of the test.

+ Yes

+ No

03

I understand that if I am successful in passing the swim test that I must also attend and pass the certification training academy (Lifeguard Training Program).

+ Yes

+ No

04

Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our East Agency? East Agency locations include: • Belvedere Aquatic Center, Los Angeles • Atlantic Park Pool, Los Angeles • Salazar Park Pool, Los Angeles • City Terrace Park Pool, Los Angeles • Obregon Park Pool, Los Angeles • Norman S. Johnson Aquatic Center, Arcadia

+ Yes

+ No

05

Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our South Agency? South Agency locations include: • Alondra Pool, Lawndale • Campanella, West Compton • Enterprise Pool, West Compton • Lennox Pool, Lennox • Victoria Pool, Carson • Cerritos Pool, Cerritos • Garrot Pool, Los Angeles • Keller Pool, Los Angeles • Jesse Owens Pool, Los Angeles

+ Yes

+ No

06

Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our North Agency? North Agency locations include: • El Cariso Pool, Sylmar • Everett Martin Park Pool, Little Rock • Knollwood Pool, Granada Hills • Val Verde, Saugus • Castaic Regional Aquatics Complex, Castaic • San Fernando Regional Pool, San Fernando • George Lane Pool, Quartz Hill

+ Yes

+ No

07

Are you interested in working at any of the pools in our Central Agency? Central Agency locations include: • Greater Whittier Regional Aquatic Center, Whittier • Krejci Pool, Los Angeles • Bethune Pool, Los Angeles • Carver Pool, Los Angeles • Mona Pool, Compton • Franklin D. Roosevelt Pool, Los Angeles • Ted Watkins Park Pool, Los Angeles

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