Lead Lifeguard & Pool Manager - Summer Season

the cosumnes community services district is seeking qualified individuals for the positions of lead lifeguard and pool manager in our aquatics division. These positions will fill seasonal vacancies at the elk grove aquatics center, barbara wackford community and aquatics complex and jerry fox swim center.

under close supervision, the lead lifeguard maintains constant watch over a public swimming pool facility to enforce regulations and prevent accidents, assists swimmers in distress, and provides emergency and routine first aid. Incumbents take the leadership role in customer service and emergency situations; and oversee and motivate the lifeguards on duty.

under close supervision, the pool manager plans, organizes, and directs programs and staff at district owned and operated swimming pool facilities. This position may be charged with the opening and closing duties of a specific program or facility. Incumbents manage the implementation of aquatic programs such as swim lessons, junior guard, golden guard, public recreation swim, lap swim, water aerobics, and special events.

the summer season is anticipated to begin april 1, 2026 and run through october 15, 2026. Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at anytime depending upon the needs of the program or department.

• the salary range for the lead lifeguard classification is between $18.95 - $20.48 per hour. The salary range for the pool manager classification is between $21.00 - $22.79 per hour. The district typically appoints new employees at step 1 of the salary range. Consideration for an appointment higher than step 1 will be based on experience, education, or the need for unique skills or knowledge and shall be no more than the mid-point of the salary range.
• the following duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of a specific statement on duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed. Employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level as required.
• maintains constant watch over patrons in assigned areas and assists patrons in distress.
• enforces rules and regulations of programs and facilities as mandated by csd policies including in and around the pool, deck, locker rooms and turf areas.
• administers first aid as necessary.
• provides a safe and clean environment with adequate supervision by implementing guidelines from csd and department policies and procedures manuals.
• provides courteous and professional service to all program participants, facility users, csd personnel and the public.
• arrives on time and in proper attire/appearance as required by csd guidelines.
• accountable for all program participants during program hours.
• plans, leads and monitors lower level workers in the completion of daily schedule, zones of coverage, scanning and lifeguard rotation.
• monitors behavior of lower level workers and program participants.
• conducts set up and clean up of facility and equipment; may be charged with the opening and closing duties.
• attends and participates at staff meetings and trainings including monthly in-service trainings, planned, and random skills tests and in-pool assessments.
• performs emergency procedures as needed; performs as lead worker on duty in situations including but not limited to the airway management of a victim.
• completes appropriate reports and forms as necessary.
• performs general maintenance, including removing trash from the swimming pool, deck, locker rooms, floors, walls, storage, office, and other areas of the facility.
• performs daily slide inspections, facility inspections, and regular chemical checks; corrects and/or reports any potentially unsafe conditions to the lead worker on duty.
• conducts work tasks safely and in compliance with department safety standards and the csd injury and illness prevention program.
• teaches swim lessons to a variety of skill and age levels; evaluates participants and teaches according to program outlines, descriptions and goals.
• provides…