On-the-job certification training, great benefits and pay increases aim to attract new hires

SAN DIEGO – Summer is in full swing and the City of San Diego’s Parks and Recreation Department is currently hiring seasonal and year-round benefited pool guards for its 15 swimming pool facilities. This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is passionate about safety and fun and would like to jump start a career of public service with the city.

After hosting a successful hiring fair last month, the department hosted a second hiring fair on Saturday, June 24. Before attending the hiring fair, interested candidates must have applied online for a Pool Guard I or Pool Guard II position.

To encourage more applicants for Pool Guard positions, candidates who meet the age requirements for the Pool Guard I position do not need to be certified prior to applying. Successful candidates will be offered training and required certifications once hired. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Aquatic Pool Guard and Swimming Pool Manager positions are open on a continuous application period. These positions are part of a labor agreement between the city and the Municipal Employees Association (MEA) which recently announced a negotiated 21% pay increase over the next three years.

Working for the City of San Diego offers the potential for career growth and advancement, with opportunities to promote to positions throughout Parks and Recreation and other various departments.

More information about a career in aquatics with the City of San Diego can be found at sandiego.gov/parksjobs, click on Job Opportunities.

(City of San Diego Release)