Lifeguard

Cosumnes Community Services District is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Lifeguard in our Aquatics Division. These positions will fill seasonal vacancies at the Elk Grove Aquatics Center, Barbara Wackford Community and Aquatics Complex, and Jerry Fox Swim Center.

Under close supervision, the Lifeguard maintains constant watch over a public swimming pool facility to enforce regulations and prevent accidents, assists swimmers in distress, and provides emergency and routine first aid.  Performs basic facility maintenance duties and teaches swim lessons to a variety of skill and age levels.

The season is anticipated to begin April 1, 2026, and run through October 15, 2026.  Actual hours assigned may be increased or decreased at any time, depending on the program's or department's needs.

Qualifications

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered qualifying at the sole discretion of the District. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
 
Education and Training: 
 

• Lifeguard: Possession of an American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training Certification;
• Water Safety Instructor (optional): Possession of an American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• For those applicants who successfully pass the in-water assessment and DO NOT hold a current Lifeguard Certification, will have the option to take a free class through the CSD Lifeguarding Certification Course;

Certification must be obtained by 05/16/2026 and maintained throughout employment as a condition of employment.

Please review our upcoming lifeguard classes. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment are eligible to attend one of these classes at no cost: https://www.cosumnescsd.gov/202/Certifications-Classes
 

• Lifeguard class #1 Saturdays and Sundays  1/24 -2/7  8 am - 5:30 pm
• Lifeguard class #2 Saturdays and Sundays  2/15 - 3/1  8 am - 5:30 pm
• Lifeguard class #3 Saturdays and Sundays  3/7 - 3/21  8 am - 5:30 pm
• Lifeguard class #4 Monday - Friday  3/16 - 3/20  8 am - 5:30 pm
• Lifeguard class #5 Saturdays and Sundays  4/11 - 4/25  8 am - 5:30 pm
• Lifeguard class #6 Saturdays and Sundays  5/2 - 5/16  8 am - 5:30 pm

Experience:

• None required. 
• Must be 15 years of age or older and ability to obtain and retain a Work Permit throughout employment, if under the age of 18;