Regional Parks Lifeguard​/Pool Manager

LIFE GUARD SALARY: $18 - $21 HOURLY! (Opportunities for returning Lifeguard and Senior Lifeguards) POOL MANAGER SALARY: $23 - $26 HOURLY! (Opportunities for returning Pool Managers)

*** Only one application needed to be considered for both levels***

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is now accepting applications for Lifeguards and Pool Managers to serve the public in Summer 2026
. There is only one application needed for both levels.

Lifeguards are responsible for protecting the public against accidents in the swim facilities, administering first aid/CPR if an accident occurs, and maintaining and operating pool, water slide, and park equipment.

Pool Managers are responsible for training, leading, and supervising Lifeguards; ensuring customers adhere to pool rules while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. They conduct opening and closing procedures, review the daily slide checks Water slide Maintenance Log documentation, and maintain a fun, safe environment.

Positions exist at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks.

These are recurrent, non-regular positions classified as a Public Service Employee (PSE). Successful candidates shall be considered at‑will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status.

The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 8,000 acres with one (1) Preserve and one (1) Regional Trail. Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds.

Seven (7) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RVs, dry to full hook‑ups. One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River.

For more information, explore the website at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Availability: Must be available to work varied schedules, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Positions are part‑time (up to 39 hours/week). Assignments and schedules are made based on the needs of the Parks Department.
  These are seasonal positions working from May through September.
• Shifts: Scheduled shifts are 6 to 8 hours per day, 5 days a week. Typical shifts are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Certifications: All applicants must provide Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications valid through September 2026. All required certifications must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Reimbursement for new lifeguard certification or recertification may be approved by the department upon completion of 80 hours of paid work time.
• Pre‑Employment Process: Incumbents must successfully complete a background check, including fingerprinting and medical examination prior to appointment.
• Spousal Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent.
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Lifeguard: Applicants must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Note:

An approved work permit will be required prior to the first day of employment if under the age of eighteen (18).

Pool Manager: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a minimum of four (4) years of Lifeguard experience. Additional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required Lifeguard experience on a year‑for‑year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. The ideal Lifeguard candidate will be a strong swimmer with experience working in a swim facility.

Candidates who have participated in aquatic sports such as swim or water polo are strongly…