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Head Lifeguard (Rancho Peñasquitos)
Careers Ymcasd Icims Com · San Diego, CA, US · Active · $20–$24 / hour · iCIMS
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Careers Ymcasd Icims Com |
| Title | Head Lifeguard (Rancho Peñasquitos) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Aquatics |
| Location | San Diego, CA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Part Time |
| Salary | $20–$24 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | iCIMS |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-12 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Overview
Head Lifeguard
Under the Aquatics Director/Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe aquatic environment. In the absence of the Aquatic Director or Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard will supervise staff, maintain facility operations, assist in the administrative duties of the Aquatics Department and lifeguard to ensure the safety of members and participants. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants.
For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)
Schedule:
Weekdays 3pm - 8:45pm
Responsibilities
Practice preventive lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following:
Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface
Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees
Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds
Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds
Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times
Perform appropriate rescues
Administer First Aid, CPR, AED or 02 as necessary
Report any problems/ hazards with facility and staff incidents to Aquatic Director/Coordinator when immediate actions cannot fix the problem
Inform Aquatics Director/ Coordinator when there is a situation in which the pool is unsafe or needs to be closed and when mechanical problems arise
Supervise Aquatic Staff, in the absence of the Aquatic Director/Coordinator, to ensure all facility policies are being enforced and observed by staff
Ensure that pump room operations, including chemical levels, water clarity, and chlorine/ acid tanks are at the appropriate levels and standards (within the scope of training/certification).
Interact in a professional and positive manner with members and participants while treating them fairly and equally both in person and over the phone
Resolve problems with members and participants to the best of your ability or inform Aquatics Director/Coordinator if not resolved in a timely manner
Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles
Qualifications
Minimum age of 18 years of age
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a lifeguard
Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (must crossover to YMCA in 6 months)
Current First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment
American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute.
Previous experience in supervision of staff preferred
Must pass written and practical skills prior to duty
Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range USD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr.
Full job record
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| Provider | icims |
| Provider Job Key | 4685 |
| Title | Head Lifeguard (Rancho Peñasquitos) |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | San Diego, CA, US |
| Department | Aquatics |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | part_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | CA |
| City | San Diego |
| Salary Raw | Overview Head Lifeguard Under the Aquatics Director/Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe aquatic environment. In the absence of the Aquatic Director or Coordinator, the Head Lifeguard will supervise staff, maintain facility operations, assist in the administrative duties of the Aquatics Department and lifeguard to ensure the safety of members and participants. Provide excellent customer service to members and participants. For more on Employee Perks, click on this link: Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule: Weekdays 3pm - 8:45pm Responsibilities Practice preventive lifeguard techniques at all times to include but not limited to the following: Positioned to have full view of the area of responsibility above and below water surface Area of responsibility not greater than 180 degrees Scan area of responsibility every 5 to 10 seconds Must have contact with victim within 10 seconds Remain within 2 feet of the pool at all times Perform appropriate rescues Administer First Aid, CPR, AED or 02 as necessary Report any problems/ hazards with facility and staff incidents to Aquatic Director/Coordinator when immediate actions cannot fix the problem Inform Aquatics Director/ Coordinator when there is a situation in which the pool is unsafe or needs to be closed and when mechanical problems arise Supervise Aquatic Staff, in the absence of the Aquatic Director/Coordinator, to ensure all facility policies are being enforced and observed by staff Ensure that pump room operations, including chemical levels, water clarity, and chlorine/ acid tanks are at the appropriate levels and standards (within the scope of training/certification). Interact in a professional and positive manner with members and participants while treating them fairly and equally both in person and over the phone Resolve problems with members and participants to the best of your ability or inform Aquatics Director/Coordinator if not resolved in a timely manner Visual and auditory ability to critical incidents, and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations Ability to adequately observe participant’s activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles Qualifications Minimum age of 18 years of age Minimum 2 years’ experience as a lifeguard Current YMCA or American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (must crossover to YMCA in 6 months) Current First Aid for Public Safety Personnel and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Current CPR PRO/AED and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Current O2 certification and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Current CPO certification within 60 days of employment American Red Cross, American Heart Association or American Safety & Health Institute. Previous experience in supervision of staff preferred Must pass written and practical skills prior to duty Other duties as assigned needs to be included to all roles YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement. Pay Range USD $19.69 - USD $23.63 /Hr. |
| Salary Min | 19.69 |
| Salary Max | 23.63 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
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| Source URL | https://careers-ymcasd.icims.com/jobs/4685/head-lifeguard-%28rancho-pe%c3%b1asquitos%29/job |
| Apply URL | https://careers-ymcasd.icims.com/jobs/4685/head-lifeguard-%28rancho-pe%c3%b1asquitos%29/job |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 18:40:15Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 20:21:19Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 20:21:19Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 08:22:08Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-05-12 04:00:00Z |
| Source Updated At | 2026-06-04 22:50:39Z |
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