Lifeguard & Swim Instructor (Seasonal Extra Help)

Make a Splash this Summer – Become a Lifeguard with the City of Napa!

Are you ready to dive into an exciting summer job? If you love the water and enjoy being part of a vibrant community, we want YOU to join our team as a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor! This is your chance to have fun, stay active, and gain meaningful experience while making a positive impact on the community. APPLY TODAY!

Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis. Please submit your applicationno later than Friday, May 22, 2026.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be available to work at least 20 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Participate in weekly trainings based on the needs of the Parks & Recreation Services Department.
• Successful candidates must be availableJune 8 - June 12for our Mandatory Staff Training Week, in order to be eligible to work this summer.
• Possess valid certification(s) by the time of hire.

Qualified applicants will have a proven track record of demonstrating the following competencies:

• Applied Learning: Applying new job-related information in a timely manner.

• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer's perspective drivesthepriorities and decisions; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs; promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.

• Safety Focus: Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.

• Building Trust: Gaining others' confidence by acting with integrity and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them in the face of challenge.

Interested but still needing to get certified?

We’re offering multiple lifeguard certification classes this spring to help you get started, click here for more information. Applicants are encouraged to apply before obtaining certification. Additionally, applicants that participate in the City of Napa Lifeguard Training courses are eligible for partial refund after a full summer worked.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Works as a team with other lifeguards and swim instructors to ensure water safety.
• Assists in implementing emergency procedures in case of accident or injury.
• Monitors designated swim areas to ensure patron safety.
• Enforces policies and rules.
• Identifies and corrects hazardous conditions and unsafe practices.
• Develops and executes swim lesson plans for children and adults of all abilities.
• Completes and distributes swim progress reports; and providing excellent customer service to all patrons.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear, concise and complete written materials, such as educational and informational materials, reports and correspondence;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Represent the City with the general public;
• Respond to customer questions or problems;
• Provide courteous and positive customer service;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties;
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy;
• Make sound independent decisions within procedural guidelines.
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates.

• Must be at least fifteen (15) years of age at time of application and have the ability to obtain a work permit.

• Some related work experience is desirable, such as working in recreation, sports, or a classroom environment; working with the public of all ages; or performing customer service, and record keeping duties.

• Previous participation in group sports, volunteer activities or a general interest working with youth is also desirable.

Special Requirements:

1. Lifeguard:
   • Possession of a valid certification as a Lifeguard at time of hire is desirable. Certifications must be from American Red Cross, Ellis and Associates, YMCA, or StarGuard Elite. This includes Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer;
   • First Aid for Public Safety Personnel - Title 22 (certification must be obtained during your first summer worked);
   • Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate and/or experience working as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable;
2. Swim Instructor:
   • Possession of a Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certificate and/or experience working as a lifeguard or swim instructor is desirable;
   • Current or ability to obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Certification.

MISSION STATEMENT for the City of Napa
Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES for the City of Napa

• Integrity -Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride.

• Service -Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions.

• Inclusion -Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity.

• Collaboration -Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

What happens next? We will review applications and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. Screening will include a review of minimum qualifications, application appraisal rating of education, training and experience and relevance of background qualifications related to the target job as well as supplemental questions if applicable.

Please list all employers held within the last ten years in the work history section. Candidates may include history beyond ten years if related to the position. If you held multiple positions with one employer, please list each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in disqualification.

Applicants selected to move forward may be asked to participate in any combination of the following: a written examination, job related exercise, phone interview, in-person interview(s), and/or web-based testing.

• If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso.

Reasonable Accommodations:Our Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process should advise the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be acquired by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment will improve our talents to benefit the residents we serve.