Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I/II (20703162)

Sacramento/Metro AreaJob TypeSeasonalClose DateContinuousSalary$16.90-$20.49 HourlyAdditional QuestionnairesSupplementalAbout DixonThe City of Dixon is a vibrant and growing community located along I-80 in eastern Solano County, approximately 21 miles southwest of Sacramento and 65 miles northeast of San Francisco. Dixon offers convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento region, and the many recreational opportunities of Northern California, including the Sierra Nevada mountains. With a population of approximately 20,000 residents, Dixon maintains a strong sense of community and small-town character while continuing to experience steady residential and commercial growth. The community consistently demonstrates strong support for public safety, with recent surveys reflecting more than 85 percent community approval of local police services. Dixon is a full-service city providing Administrative, Public Works, Engineering, Development Services, Recreation, and PublicSafety services. The City employs approximately 135 full-time staff members and operates with a General Fund budget of approximately $34 million.Dixon offers an excellent quality of life with relatively affordable housing compared to many parts of California, a family-oriented atmosphere, and close proximity to majoruniversities including the University of California, Davis and CSU Sacramento. The combination of these factors makes Dixon an exceptional place to live, work, and serve.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENTThe City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City's ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations.View all openingsSharePlease review the special instructions before applying for this job opportunity.Apply for Job InterestedLocation600 East A Street Dixon, 95620DescriptionThe City of Dixon is recruiting qualified Lifeguard/Swim Instructor I/II applicants for the 2026 Aquatic season.Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor and Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor, Lifeguard/Swim Instructor performs a variety of duties to ensure the City of Dixon swimming pool is a safe and enjoyable aquatic facility. Supervises pool patrons, enforces pool rules, performs first aid and emergency rescues, instructs swim lessons, performs cashiering duties, leads recreational activities; performs related and other work as required.Staff may be expected to work weekends and on fixed holidays. Those who work on a City Holiday will earn 1 1/2 times their base hourly salary.This position is subject to random controlled substance testing and/or breath alcohol testing.Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference Points will be applied in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Please do not reply to any emails coming from CalOpps at any time during this process as this correspondence does not come back to our agency.Job Description URL:https://twistcms-shared.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/104/media/33076.pdfJob PDF:Lifeguard Cert Red 26 (3).pdfAdditional Job PDF:Lifeguard Cert Spanish.pdfIdeal CandidateAny combination equivalent to experience and education that would provide the knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education: Must be currently enrolled in or graduated from an educational institute working toward a high school diploma or G.E.D equivalent.Experience: None. Highly desirable: One (1) year experience as a volunteer, lifeguard, or swim instructor at an organized Aquatics facility assisting with public swim sessions and/or lesson instruction.Other Requirements:Must possess the following certificates at time of employment:Current Lifeguard Training CertificateCurrent Standard First Aid CertificateCurrent Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CertificateTitle 22 CertificateThe City of Dixon Recreation Department will be offering Lifeguard certification courses for the following dates:Session 1: February 28th, March 1st, 7th, & 8thSession 2: March 22nd, 28th, 29th, & April 4thSession 3: April 11th, 12th, 18th, & 19thSession 4: April 25th, 26th, May 2nd, & 3rdAll Lifeguard certification courses are tentatively scheduled to be from 8am-5pm. Please visit this link for course registration information.Must be at least 15 years of age by time of employment.Spanish language skills desirable, incentive offered.BenefitsCLICK TO REVIEW COMPENSATION PLANCompensation-Plan-for-TemporarySeasonal-EmployeesThis position does not receive any medical, dental or vision benefits.CalPERS Annuitants will be limited to only 960 hours in a fiscal year.See Temporary/Seasonal Compensation Plan for participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Holiday Pay.Special InstructionsLength of Employment: Temporary/Seasonal EmploymentAquatics Season: Tentatively from May 2026 - October 2026 for programs offered at the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center.Staff can average between 5-20 hours per week based on the season, needs of the program, and staff availability. Staff may be required to work weekends and holidays.SELECTION PROCEDURE:To Apply: Complete an online employment application through CalOpps. Possession of certificates are required. Please submit PDF copies online with the application. If you are enrolled in a Red Cross course to obtain the required certifications, please indicate in the supplemental questionnaire where you are enrolled and when the class will be completed.Exam Process: Only a limited number of candidates, whose applications indicate that, among those competing, they are better qualified in terms of related experience, will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of:Oral Interview (weighted 100%).Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of leadership techniques; of instructional aquatics activities and equipment; of the principals and techniques of first aid, water safety, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.