Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor (20741152)

Sacramento/Metro Area

Job Type

Seasonal

Close Date

6/3/2026 at 5pm

Salary

$20.44-$22.54 Hourly

Additional Questionnaires

Supplemental

About Dixon

The City of Dixon is a vibrant and growing community located along I-80 in eastern Solano County, approximately 21 miles southwest of Sacramento and 65 miles northeast of San Francisco. Dixon offers convenient access to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sacramento region, and the many recreational opportunities of Northern California, including the Sierra Nevada mountains. With a population of approximately 20,000 residents, Dixon maintains a strong sense of community and small-town character while continuing to experience steady residential and commercial growth. The community consistently demonstrates strong support for public safety, with recent surveys reflecting more than 85 percent community approval of local police services. Dixon is a full-service city providing Administrative, Public Works, Engineering, Development Services, Recreation, and Public

Safety services. The City employs approximately 135 full-time staff members and operates with a General Fund budget of approximately $34 million.

Dixon offers an excellent quality of life with relatively affordable housing compared to many parts of California, a family-oriented atmosphere, and close proximity to major

universities including the University of California, Davis and CSU Sacramento. The combination of these factors makes Dixon an exceptional place to live, work, and serve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

The City of Dixon is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals have a full and fair opportunity to compete in all phases of the hiring process and promotion, and to enjoy the benefits of employment with the City. All employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal or state statutes, the City's ordinances, resolutions, rules or regulations.

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Location

600 East A Street Dixon, 95620

Description

The City of Dixon is recruiting one (1) Senior Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor for the 2026 Aquatic Season.

The Senior Lifeguard/Swim Instructor performs a variety of duties to ensure the City of Dixon swimming pool is a safe and enjoyable aquatic facility. Supervises pool patrons, enforces pool rules, performs first aid and emergency rescues, instructs swim lessons, performs cashiering duties, leads recreational activities; performs related and other work as required.

Staff may be expected to work weekends and on fixed holidays. Those who work on a City Holiday will earn 1 times their base hourly salary.

This position is subject to random controlled substance testing and/or breath alcohol testing.

Exam Process: Only a limited number of candidates, whose applications indicate that, among those competing, they are better qualified in terms of related experience, will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of an oral interview (weighted 100%).

Employment Processing: Those selected are subject to pre-employment drug testing and fingerprinting. In accordance with Federal law, an employee must provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

Veteran's Preference Points: Veteran's Preference Points will be applied in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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Ideal Candidate

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D equivalent, highly desirable. Completed 10th grade of High school

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year experience as a lifeguard or swim instructor at an organized aquatic facility assisting with pool management. Staff supervisory experience and attendance at a college or university with major course work in related field is highly desirable.

Other Requirements:

Must possess the following certificates at time of employment:

• Current Lifeguard Training Certificate
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• Current Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer Certificate
• Title 22 Certificate

Must be at least 16 years of age by time of employment.

Spanish language skills desirable, incentive offered.

Benefits

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This position does not receive any medical, dental or vision benefits.

CalPERS Annuitants will be limited to only 960 hours in a fiscal year.

See Temporary/Seasonal Compensation Plan for participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan or Holiday Pay.

Special Instructions

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: Temporary/Seasonal Employment

Aquatics Season: May - October 2026 for programs offered at the Pat Granucci Aquatic Center.

Staff can average between 10-40 hours per week based on the season, needs of the program, and staff availability. Staff may be required to work weekends and holidays.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

To Apply: Complete an online employment application through CalOpps.

Possession of certificates are required. Please submit copies online with application as a PDF file. If you are enrolled in a Red Cross course to obtain the required certifications, please indicate in the supplemental questionnaire where you are enrolled and when the class will be completed.