Lifeguard

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for an aquatics position at King Pool or West Campus Pool!
Apply NOW for the Summer 2026 season!

As an Aquatics Specialist I, you will serve as a lifeguard, teach lower level swim lessons, and perform customer service functions. No prior experience required! Must be 15 years of age and possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard training certificate, and current American Red Cross CPR for professional rescuer certificate or equivalent.
Pay: $24.50 per hour

If you have at least two summer seasons of experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor, you can apply to be an Aquatics Specialist II. In this role, you'll teach swim skills to people of all ages and supervise swimmers in order to maintain health and safety standards.
Pay: $25.32 - $28.50 per hour

This seasonal role requires weekday morning or afternoon availability during the summer.

Applications must be received by Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM PT and must include a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.