Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

Merryhill School (#1037), 9036 Calvine Rd, Sacramento, California, United States of America

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum.

Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive. Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving. With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth.

• Pay range: $22-$25 per hour
• Temporary assignment from August 17 through October 9
• Potential opportunity for continued employment in Student Support or another school-based role following the assignment, based on performance, qualifications, and school needs
• Same-day pay with Dayforce Wallet, providing flexibility to access your earnings immediately
• A welcoming school community where you can make a meaningful impact while helping students build confidence and stay safe in the water

Merryhill School is seeking an experienced Lifeguard and Swim Instructor to create a safe, engaging, and encouraging aquatic environment for our students. This is a full-time, temporary position running Monday through Friday from August 17 through October 9.

In addition to supervising swim activities and enforcing pool safety guidelines, you will help students develop their swimming abilities and confidence in the water. For the right candidate, this assignment may also provide a pathway to continued employment within our Student Support team or another area of the school.

You will also:

• Maintain constant visual supervision of students in and around the pool
• Provide swim instruction and support students with varying skill levels
• Ensure students follow established pool safety rules and procedures
• Remain stationed along the pool deck to actively monitor the pool area
• Coordinate with school staff to ensure students safely arrive at and depart from the pool
• Supervise scheduled swim periods and respond promptly to emergencies
• Lock and secure the pool area when a lifeguard is not present
• Monitor pool conditions and promptly report safety concerns
• Conduct routine checks of pool chemicals and document daily inspections
• Maintain the cleanliness of the pool area and remove debris from the pool
• Serve as a positive role model and maintain a professional presence with students, staff, and families

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Current, active Lifeguard certification required
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required
• Prior experience as both a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor required
• Strong attention to safety and situational awareness
• Ability to remain attentive and focused during extended supervision periods
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for working with children
• Ability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, for the entire assignment period

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or…