Lifeguard

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Transportation.

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is now accepting applications for Lifeguard.

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more. For more information about the department please utilize the following link:
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

• Under close supervision organizes and conducts a well-balanced aquatic program at the Culver City Municipal Pool.
• Supervises pool deck, enforces regulations, prevents accidents and effects rescues.
• Assists with pool maintenance and operation and the testing of chemicals.
• Maintains pool records, attends staff meetings and service training programs.
• Performs other related duties.

Note:

This position is frequently exposed to intense sunlight and full sunlight.

This is a part-time position; hours will vary depending on department needs. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. Vacation is not permitted during the entire summer. Attendance at all in‑service training is mandatory.

• $500 paid within two pay periods after employment commences
• $500 upon successful completion of 100 working hours
• $500 upon successful completion of 500 working hours

* PLEASE NOTE:

INCENTIVE PAYMENTS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED AFTER THE SPECIFIED MILESTONES ARE VERIFIED.

Minimum Requirements:

Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and ability would be: experience in supervising the use and safety of swimming pools and must be at least 16 years of age. Under 18 or still in high school? A valid work permit is required to be eligible for hire.

• CPR Certificate
• First‑Aid Certificate
• Lifeguard Training Certificate

Note:

The Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department will be offering certification courses to applicants who are interested in this position but do not possess the required certificates. Please see details below:
Lifeguard Training Course provides entry‑level participants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over. There is a cost for the course. Applicants who successfully complete the Lifeguard Training course will receive a certificate from American Red Cross for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED that is valid for 2 years.

For more information, please call (310)253‑6684 or visit Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

• March 14, 2026 & March 15, 2026
• April 18, 2026 & April 19, 2026
• May 16, 2026 & May 17, 2026
• June 13, 2026 & June 14, 2026
• July 11, 2026 & July 12, 2026

Suitability for the position will be evaluated with a Performance Test and an Oral Appraisal interview. The Performance Test will measure the ability to perform life saving techniques. This test will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The interview will evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications and will be weighted at 100%.

• 500‑yard swim in under 10 minutes – Must demonstrate one lap of Breaststroke, side stroke and elementary backstroke.
• Tread Water without hands for 2:00 minutes
• 100 Freestyle under 1:30 seconds
• Submerged Victim Rescue (swim 25 yards, rescue victim at bottom of pool, remove from water & perform 1 minute of CPR)