Lifeguard Summer 2026

Between $18.00 and $19.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Lifeguard Summer 2026 CITY

OF FRESNO

Occupation:

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Location:

Fresno, CA - 93721 Positions available: 10 Job #: 19835162

Source:

CalJOBS

Posted:

01/16/2026

Updated:

01/17/2026

Expires:

05/08/2026

Web Site:

CalJOBS Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Temporary, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment

Agency Job ID:

14862 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 12 Month(s) CDL Required Schedule Part Time Job Type Temporary Duration Permanent Employment Public Transit Available Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Lifeguard Summer 2026

SALARY:

$18.00 per hour, previous COF Lifeguard $19.00 per hour

FILING DEADLINE

Friday, May 8, 2026 THE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The City of Fresno PARCS Department is hiring lifeguards who are excited, motivated, and ready to make a difference. If you want to build leadership skills, work with a great team, meet new people, and help create a safe and positive summer for kids in our community, this is the perfect job for you. If you're ready to level up your summer and do something meaningful, we want you on our team! PARCS is gearing up for summer activities in

AQUATICS

- In order to be assigned to a pool as a lifeguard, those in this position will be required to pass the Lifeguarding Certification Course which includes CPR and First Aid, provided by the Red Cross. This course will be provided by the City of Fresno for applicants after completion of hiring process. (If you currently possess a valid certificate, please upload it to your Careers Home Page under Attachments). Under supervision, LIFEGUARDS closely monitors pool area activities and swimmer safety; resuscitates and administers first-aid and CPR to swimmers and determines if medical care is necessary and notifies appropriate agency; may instruct in swimming, may assist with minor maintenance work in the pool area.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration. Selected individuals will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, a Department of Justice fingerprint, and provide proof of Tuberculosis (TB) clearance, prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE

Lifeguard:

$ 18.00 per hour Previous COF Lifeguard $19.00 per hour Working hours: Incumbents may be required to work approximately 20-40 hours per week, including weekends and holidays. Working hours may be between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. Pursuant to the City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years; and may not exceed 29 working hours per week or if working up to 40 hours per week may not exceed 120 days. The City may also utilize this recruitment to fill limited, non-permanent assignments consistent with Fresno Municipal Code Section 3-256 (a) (2). These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment. The City of Fresno is seeking dedicated, responsive, and conscientious people to work in the Aquatics Program. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment.

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline for further consideration: Previous experience in advanced swimming, lifesaving, or swim instruction is required, or enrollment in, or completion of, a recognized Junior Lifeguard program.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be referred to the hiring department for further consideration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

HOW TO APPLY APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT WWW.FRESNO.GOV/JOBS TO APPLY.

For information on how to complete an online application, please view the "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE

regarding this recruitment will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their online application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Depending upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders. Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.