Lifeguard Summer 2026

Job Description:

Lifeguard Summer 2026

Description

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 youre 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.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an online application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Depending upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.

Selection Process

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

Additional Information

Please attach your CPR card, if applicable, to your application as soon as possible.

1. Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line
2. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that was used to apply for this job
3. Under the section "My Career Tools"(located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments"
4. Select "Add Attachments" towards the bottom
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "Reference Attachments")
a. If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments") then see the next step (Step 6.)
6. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description. For example, "CPR Card"
7. Then Select "Add Attachment"
8. Select the "Browse" button and locate your attachment
9. Once you have selected your attachment, Select "Open"
10. Select "Upload"
11. Select "Save & Return"
12. Once you see your attachment, then proceed to respond to this email notifying me it is uploaded.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 05/08/2026

Salary:

18.00 - 19.00