Lifeguard Hiring Event

San Bernardino County Regional Parks is now accepting applications online for lifeguards and pool managers for the 2025 swim season at Glen Helen and Yucaipa Regional Parks’ swim facilities, which starts Memorial Day weekend. A hiring event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Regional Parks administration office located at 268 W. Hospitality Ln. in San Bernardino. The event will accept walk-in applicants for interviews and potential same day offers.

Lifeguards are responsible for protecting the public against accidents in the swim facilities, properly administering first aid/CPR if an accident should take place, and properly maintaining and operating pool, waterslide, and park equipment.

Pool managers are responsible for training, leading and supervising lifeguards; and ensuring customers adhere to pool rules while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times. Pool managers conduct opening and closing procedures, review the daily slide checks, waterslide Maintenance Log documentation, and maintain a fun, safe environment.

Salary

Lifeguards can earn anywhere from $17 to $19 an hour, depending on experience (DOE) and pool managers can earn from $22 to $25 an hour, DOE.

Certification requirements

• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent.
• Applicants must possess or be in the process of obtaining CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), First Aid, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certifications. Reimbursements for certifications may be provided by the department.

Minimum requirements

LIFEGUARD: Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. Note: An approved work permit will be required prior to the first day of employment if under the age of 18.

POOL MANAGER: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a minimum of four years of lifeguard experience. Additional supervisory experience may be substituted for the required lifeguard experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Apply online

Pre-apply for lifeguard or pool manager on the San Bernardino County job seeker’s website.

Glen Helen Regional Park is located at 2555 Glen Helen Pkwy. in San Bernardino and Yucaipa Regional Park is located at 33900 Oak Glen Rd. in Yucaipa.

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