Job Details
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (Summer Only)
2026-04-13 Poway Unified School District San Diego,CA
Description:
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $17.38 - $22.23 per hourAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $17.38 per hour (step 1) - $20.15 per hour (step 4)
**5/15/26 to 6/1/25 - NEW to PUSD Candidates MUST complete All Onboarding (TB Test, LiveScan, and fingerprints prior to start date).
VALID CERTIFICATION AND ONBOARDING ARE REQUIRED TO BE CLEARED TO START.
Qualified Candidates will be notified of placement on eligibility list**
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, responsible for lifeguarding and swimming instruction on a seasonal basis primarily during summer community programs.
Positions in this class are distinguished from those in the next higher class of General Lifeguard in that incumbents are typically employed only on a short-term seasonal basis to supplement the permanent staff of an aquatics facility. General Lifeguards often lead the work of seasonal employees in the class of Lifeguard/Swim Instructor and are assigned a more comprehensive role in the year-round operation of the facility.
Examples of Duties
Supervises swimmers; maintains discipline and order in and around pool facilities. E
Provides swimming instruction. E
Assist in maintaining pool and facilities in a clean, sanitary condition. E
Administers first aid as necessary. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six months related lifeguarding experience including completion of specialized training in first aid and water safety instruction and responsibility for swimming instruction.
CPR for the Public Safety Personnel
First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate
Lifeguard Training Certificate
**YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF (COPIES) OF CURRENT AND VALID CERTIFICATES AND/OR PROOF THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED IN A CLASS TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION(S)**
NOTE: The Water Safety Instructor course is a 30-hour course deadline and provided to us before you are cleared to start working.
Supplemental Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.
For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
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The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02
Do you possess the required certifications for this position?
03
What experience do you have lifeguarding?
04
What experience do you have providing swim instruction?
05
Are you a graduating senior this year (June 2026)?
06
Have you worked for PUSD Aquatics in the past?
07
If you are a current employee, please provide your employee ID #.
08
If you've worked summer at PUSD before, please list which years and position.
Required Question
Salary: $17.38 Hourly
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Hourly
Job Number: 25-0150
Site/Dept: District-wide
Opening Date: 03/13/2026
Closing Date: 5/15/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: N/A
Description
The Summer Aquatics program will run from June to July at Mt. Carmel High School. The Opening and Closing dates will be provided as we move closer to June.
You will need to provide proof (copies) of the following current and valid certifications or proof that you are registered in a class to obtain the required certification(s):
- CPR/AED for Public Safety Personnel
- First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
- Lifeguard Training Certificate
- Water Safety Instructor (30-hour course and MUST BE COMPLETED and provided to us before you are cleared to start working).
PUSD Classification Salary Range: $17.38 - $22.23 per hourAnticipated Hiring Salary Range: $17.38 per hour (step 1) - $20.15 per hour (step 4)
**5/15/26 to 6/1/25 - NEW to PUSD Candidates MUST complete All Onboarding (TB Test, LiveScan, and fingerprints prior to start date).
VALID CERTIFICATION AND ONBOARDING ARE REQUIRED TO BE CLEARED TO START.
Qualified Candidates will be notified of placement on eligibility list**
DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, responsible for lifeguarding and swimming instruction on a seasonal basis primarily during summer community programs.
Positions in this class are distinguished from those in the next higher class of General Lifeguard in that incumbents are typically employed only on a short-term seasonal basis to supplement the permanent staff of an aquatics facility. General Lifeguards often lead the work of seasonal employees in the class of Lifeguard/Swim Instructor and are assigned a more comprehensive role in the year-round operation of the facility.
Examples of Duties
Supervises swimmers; maintains discipline and order in and around pool facilities. E
Provides swimming instruction. E
Assist in maintaining pool and facilities in a clean, sanitary condition. E
Administers first aid as necessary. E
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and six months related lifeguarding experience including completion of specialized training in first aid and water safety instruction and responsibility for swimming instruction.
CPR for the Public Safety Personnel
First Aid for Public Safety Personnel (Title 22)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate
Lifeguard Training Certificate
**YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE PROOF (COPIES) OF CURRENT AND VALID CERTIFICATES AND/OR PROOF THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED IN A CLASS TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATION(S)**
NOTE: The Water Safety Instructor course is a 30-hour course deadline and provided to us before you are cleared to start working.
Supplemental Information
The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. PUSD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic group identification, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identification, mental or physical disability.
For more information, please contact the Title IX/Equity Compliance Officer, Associate Superintendent of Personnel Support Services, Poway Unified School District, 15250 Avenue of Science, San Diego, CA 92128-3406
Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible contract employees who are contracted for 20 (twenty) or more hours per week.
01
The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills will be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02
Do you possess the required certifications for this position?
- Yes
- No
03
What experience do you have lifeguarding?
04
What experience do you have providing swim instruction?
05
Are you a graduating senior this year (June 2026)?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you worked for PUSD Aquatics in the past?
- Yes
- No
07
If you are a current employee, please provide your employee ID #.
08
If you've worked summer at PUSD before, please list which years and position.
Required Question