Recreation-Aquatics: Lifeguard Or Swim Instructor

Job Overview

City of Sunnyvale is seeking a self‑motivated, energetic individual for a casual Lifeguard or Swim Instructor position (Job Code 9421). The role is seasonal or temporary and requires no benefits.

• Interact effectively with children, parents, caregivers, volunteers and city staff.
• Maintain constant surveillance over pool users.
• Attend and participate in in‑service trainings and meetings.
• Maintain and store equipment and supplies.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Organize, instruct and evaluate swim lessons.
• Set up and clean up after lessons.

• Enforce pool rules.
• Keep the facility clean, safe, and orderly.
• Perform swim instructor duties when required.

Prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, kneeling, stretching, twisting, turning, bending, squatting, stooping, eye‑hand coordination, manual dexterity, normal hearing and eyesight. Lift, drag, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs. Accommodations available for qualified individuals.

• Swim Instructor:
  Minimum age 16.
• Lifeguard:
  Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate (course may be taken after hire).
• Valid class C CA driver’s license and safe driving record or alternate transportation.

• Bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin or Farsi.
• Experience interacting with the public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Submit a City of Sunnyvale employment application and supplemental questionnaire online through the City’s employment page at  Complete all required sections; attachments or resumes will not be accepted. Applications are reviewed continuously; updates will be emailed. Contact Faye Brand at  or 408‑730‑3015 for status.

The City of Sunnyvale is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local laws. The City is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodations, please contact  or