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Job Description
The Position
THESE POSITIONS ARE UNCLASSIFIED, NON-CIVIL SERVICE, HOURLY POSITIONS. INDIVIDUALS IN THESE POSITIONS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS.
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, the following:
Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest ethical standards.
Attends mandatory training classes, including, but not limited to, the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course, and the American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Completion of the Online Portion (Blended Learning) American Red Cross Lifeguarding Training Course is required prior to the start of the City’s Pre-Service Training.
Learns pool regulations and safety rules to prevent accidents.
Interacts with lifesaving equipment and apparatus.
May participate in cleaning the pool and related facilities and equipment.
May drive on City business depending on the needs of the position.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe and efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.
Minimum Requirements
Experience
Experience swimming or working in swim programs such as participation on swim team, water polo team, or teaching swimming lessons is highly desirable.
License(s)/Certification(s)
The following certifications will be attained through the course of employment:
American Red Cross First Aid certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.)/AED for the Professional Rescuer certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certificate, or approved equivalent.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (W.S.I.) certificate is highly desirable.
Special Conditions
Qualified candidates will meet the following American Red Cross Lifeguard requirements:
- Be at least 15 years of age.
- Swim 150 yards non-stop (front crawl and/or breaststroke) followed by treading water for 2 minutes (not using your hands, using your legs only), followed by a swim of 50 yards (front crawl and/or breaststroke).
- Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Swim 20 yards Retrieve a 10-pound object from deep water and swim 20 yards with the weight using only your legs, then place the object onto the deck, all within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of water safety, rescue methods, lifesaving techniques, and first aid as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding pool areas.
Knowledge of and skill in:
Exceptional customer service practices.
Skill in:
Making independent judgments and decisions based on standard policy and procedure.
Ability to:
Provide exceptional customer service to all employees, patrons, and vendors.
Learn lifesaving techniques and first aid.
Effectively understand water safety rules.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district personnel, coworkers, and the public and resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Exercise sound judgment in a variety of situations.
Foster a teamwork environment.
Interact effectively with a wide variety of people.
Lift victim from water with assistance (approximately 30 to 250 pounds).
Model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Present a courteous, professional public image.
Prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action.
Read, write, communicate effectively, and comprehend directions in English.
Swim with proficiency and endurance and meet City-established standards of swimming competency.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Withstand exposure to sun and water for up to 8 hours a day.
Other Characteristics
Willingness to:
Assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Maintain a flexible work schedule.
Work overtime as requested.
Travel to multiple work locations.
Note
An equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training may be considered as a substitute for the listed minimum requirements.
Exceptional Customer Service Policy
The City of Glendale places a high importance on quality customer service and prides itself for the high level of services it provides by every employee of the organization. As employees of the City of Glendale, we are committed to providing our diverse community and each other with courteous, considerate, and personal attention.
Please click on the link to read the Exceptional Customer Service Policy .
Selection Process
EVALUATION OF APPLICATION: All applications, resumes and submitted reference materials will be reviewed and evaluated and only the best-qualified candidates based on applicable experience will be invited to the selection process. Due to the high number of applications anticipated, the City of Glendale cannot guarantee that all individuals filing applications for this position will be called for an interview. The examination process will consist of an evaluation, a performance, and an interview.
ORAL INTERVIEW: (Weight of 50%) To evaluate the applicant's experience, education, and general background for the position.
PERFORMANCE EXAMINATION: (Weight of 50%) The performance exam will assess the candidate's swimming skills.
TIME AND PLACE OF THE EXAMINATION WILL BE ANNOUNCED. Evaluations will be based on the candidate's education and experience relevant to the position. Examinations will assess evaluate the candidate's education, experience, knowledge and skills related to the job. The City of Glendale reserves the right to modify the examination components or their weighting. If changes are necessary, candidates will be informed of the specific examination components and their weight before the examination is administered. The selected candidate will undergo a background check, including Livescan fingerprinting. The City of Glendale complies with state and federal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with special needs are encouraged to inform the Human Resources Department at least five days before the first examination to ensure reasonable accommodations can be arranged. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract.
All hourly employees will be enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System - Alternate Retirement System (PARS-ARS). Hourly employees may also participate in the Flexible Benefit Plan.
Closing Date/Time: 2/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Glendale
Show moreThe City of Glendale was incorporated on February 16, 1906 and spans approximately 30.6 square miles with a current population of approximately 203,054 people (US Census 2017 Population Estimates). Located minutes away from downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Burbank, Hollywood, and Universal City, Glendale is the fourth largest city in Los Angeles County and is surrounded by Southern California's leading commercial districts.
As one of its core functions, Glendale provides well-maintained streets and a variety of transportation services. The City's historic success at attracting employers is partially attributed to the result of its location at the center of four major freeways including
- the I-5 Golden State Freeway
- SR-2 Glendale Freeway
- ST-134 Ventura Freeway
- and the 210 Foothill Freeway
All these provide easy access for residents, workers, and customers from around the region. Glendale also offers its own bus services, the Beeline, with 13 routes connecting customers to Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the City of Burbank, and the Metrolink Stations in both Burbank and Glendale.
The Bob Hope Airport in Burbank serves the Los Angeles area including Glendale, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley. It is the only airport in the greater Los Angeles area with a direct rail connection to downtown Los Angeles. The City of Glendale is located about 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). LAX is a commerce leader and designated as a world-class airport for its convenient location, modern facilities, and superior sea/air/land connections.
Businesses and residents alike have taken advantage of Glendale's central location, reputation for safety, excellent business environment, outstanding schools, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, and growing restaurant and entertainment options. Glendale is also one of Southern California's leading office markets featuring a wide range of properties and amenities. The City has over six million square feet of office space and is home to such recognized firms as Walt Disney Imagineering, ServiceTitan, IHOP / Applebee's, DreamWorks, LegalZoom, and Public Storage.
Glendale prides itself on the quality of services it provides to the community. It is a full-service City, which includes a water and electrical department. The City operates its own power plant capable of serving the electrical needs of the entire city, although the majority of power is currently imported from other areas for cost savings. Water comes primarily from the Metropolitan Water District, along with a small portion from local wells.
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