City of San Diego Aquatics Division Hiring Seasonal and Year-Round Pool Staff

Summer is just around the corner, and the City of San Diego’s 15 swimming pool facilities are staffing up for the influx of seasonal visitors looking to cool off and enjoy the water. Over the next two months, the City’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hiring seasonal and year-round pool guards during a series of hiring events aimed at helping potential candidates through the application process. 

Interested applicants may submit their application online to be invited to an upcoming hiring fair in late May or June. At the hiring fairs, applicants will have the opportunity to take the skills tests required for the position, which include treading water, retrieving an object from the pool and swimming.  

Qualified applicants who attend a hiring fair may receive a conditional job offer on the spot. With support from the Personnel Department, this allows the City to expedite the hiring process and make it possible for candidates to be able to receive a conditional offer letter, provide references and be fingerprinted at the hiring fair.  

Successful applicants will be provided lifeguard certifications upon hiring, including first aid and CPR/AED training. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.  

The City also offers opportunities for individuals who want to learn to swim and prepare for a future job in aquatics. Anyone 16 years old and older interested in becoming a Pool Guard, but who may not be a strong swimmer, is invited to practice and prepare at any City pool during recreational swim hours at no cost. Visit the City’s Pool Guard Prep webpage for locations and hours. 

Aquatics positions are open on a rolling basis; however, potential candidates interested in applying for a position this summer should apply online now to be invited to an upcoming hiring event. 

More information can be found on the Aquatics Division’s webpage.