Lifeguard

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917, and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has dedicated staff of approximately 800 employees with an overall operating budget of over $368 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing & Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, & Community Services, and Transportation.

The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department is now accepting applications for Lifeguard. 

THE DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS)

The PRCS Department consists of different programs and divisions including the Recreation Division and Senior & Social Services. These divisions provide a variety of programs for children, young adults, seniors and residents with disabilities. Program activities include homework assistance, computer lab, crafts and games, special events and more. For more information about the department please utilize the following link: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.At no cost to the participants, will provide entry-level applicants the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies and provide care for breathing and cardiac emergencies, injuries and sudden illnesses until EMS personnel take over.  Applicants who successfully complete the Lifeguard Training course will receive a certificate from American Red Coss for Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED that is valid for 2 years. For more information, please call (310)253-6684 or visit Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department.

Upcoming Dates for Lifeguard Training Course in 2026:
September 25, 2026 - September 27, 2026
October 23, 2026 - October 25, 2026
November 20, 2026 - November 22, 2026

Suitability for the position will be evaluated with a Performance Test and an Oral Appraisal interview.  The Performance Test will measure the ability to perform life saving techniques. This test will be qualifying, i.e., it will determine who will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The interview will evaluate training, experience and personal qualifications and will be weighted at 100%.

*You must first pass the swim test for Lifeguard to be invited to interview. The swim test consists of four exercises:

1. 300-yard continuous swim - Must demonstrate one lap of Breaststroke, side stroke and elementary backstroke. 
2. Tread Water without hands for 2:00 minutes 
3. 100 Freestyle under 1:30 seconds
4. Submerged Victim Rescue (swim 25 yards, rescue victim at bottom of pool, remove from water & perform 1 minute of CPR) 

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice. Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.

Conditions of Employment:

• Background/Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, the employee is subject to further reporting from the DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).
• E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of appointment.  

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.