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2025 Summer & Year-Round Job Opportunities

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Important Application Dates & Deadlines: 

Lifeguard and Swim Instructor applications are open and accepted throughout the year.

  • Applications for the following positions will no longer be accepted at this time:
    • Volunteer Camp Counselor
    • Camp Counselor
    • Volunteer Dolphins Swim Coach
    • Dolphins Swim Coach

Certification & Availability Requirements: 

  • All staff need to be either Lifeguard or CPR/First Aid/AED certified by June 1, 2025
  • Employment is dependent upon completing appropriate certifications by June 1, 2025
  • Applicants need to know summer availability for the following programs:
    • Lifeguarding: June-August
    • Camp Ladera: June 9th-July 25
      • Session 4: 6/30-7/2
      • Camp Ladera time has been extended: 10-3pm

Certification Courses @ LRD: 

  • CPR/First Aid/AED Cert Courses 
    • Tuesday, March 25 @ 5:30–7:00pm
    • Tuesday, April 29 @ 5:30–7:00pm
    • Tuesday, May 20 @ 5:30–7:00pm
  • Lifeguard Certification Courses (& re-certs available, certs must be valid or expired within 30days.) 
    • Sunday March 23 & March 30 @ 8am-5pm
    • Sunday April 27 & May 4 @ 8am-5pm

Interview & Hiring Process: 

After receiving your online application, LRD management will reach out to you to schedule an interview. Typical availability are week nights at 6pm or Weekends. 

  • Interviews are required for new and returning staff
  • Keep in mind that if you have worked for LRD in the past, it does not guarantee you will be hired again
  • Hires will be informed of employment on April 9th.  
  • Employees will be directed to an onboarding website where you can download and fill out the necessary paperwork and work permit (for those under the age of 18)
  • Turn in paperwork ASAP

Communication:

  • Correspondence will only take place with the applicants regarding applications, hiring, scheduling or job duties.
  • Contact with parents is not allowed.

Job Descriptions:

Lifeguard 

Lifeguard positions are seasonal and year-round. Guards report directly to the Head Guard and/or the Facilities, Aquatics  & General Managers.  

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to and execute emergency lifesaving procedures to swimmers in distress and other emergencies at the pool
  • Enforce pool rules of the pool
  • Complete Incident Reports regarding incidents at the pool
  • Attend all mandatory In-Service Trainings and Safety/Staff Meetings
  • Help maintain cleanliness of LRD’s pool deck & locker rooms.
  • Reviews all pool equipment and furniture for functionality.
  • Provides excellent customer service to pool patrons

Qualifications:

  • Current Lifeguard CPR/AED Certification in a pool setting
  • Professional, team-player, responsible, self-motivated and reliable
  • Excellent time management & communication skills
  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Available to potentially work early mornings, nights, weekends & holidays.
  • LRD accepts applicants who are members & non-members. 

Pay Rate:

  • $17-$25/hour depending on experience and season.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Due of the fluctuating nature of the community center environment and operations, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions. It may be necessary to work in other areas of the LRD and help others when the occasion arises.  Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or directed.

How to apply:

  • All applicants need to have a current Lifeguard Certification in a pool setting to apply
  • Submit an online job application
Swim Instructors 

Swim Instructor positions are year-round or seasonal. Swim Instructors report directly to the Aquatics Manager & General Manager.

Instructing Responsibilities: 

  • Self- determined schedule within boundaries of other aquatic programming. 
  • Provide high quality swim instruction as directed by Aquatics Manager or General Manager
  • Provide feedback to swimmers and parents as needed
  • Ensure client satisfaction and safety

Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Attend all mandatory In-Service Trainings and Safety/Staff Meetings
  • Manage schedule & communicate appropriately with upper management

Qualifications :

  • Current CPR/AED Certification
  • Professional, team-player, responsible, self-motivated and reliable
  • Must be available to work nights, weekends, and/or weekdays
  • Must be at least 15 years old

Other Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Because of the fluctuating demands of the LRD operations, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions.  It may be necessary to work in other areas of the LRD and help others when the occasion arises.  Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or directed.

How to apply:

  • All applicants need to have a current CPR/AED Certification in a pool setting to apply
  • Submit an online job application

Other Info: Due to the fluctuating demands of the LRD’s operations, it may be necessary that each employee perform a multitude of different functions.  It may be necessary to work in other areas of the LRD and help others when the occasion arises.  Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or directed.

Ladera Recreation District (LRD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LRD strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. LRD does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.