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Become a Lifeguard with the City of San Ramon

We are hiring for Fall 2023!Become a Lifeguard!

If you are interested in a position please apply below! 

Not certified? No problem!
Register for a Lifeguard Training Course and Apply. 

  1. Register and complete Lifeguard Training

  2. Apply and Interview for a Lifeguard Position.

  3. Become a Lifeguard with the City of San Ramon!

For more information visit the lifeguard training menu below!

Available Positions:

Lifeguard I $15.50 - $18.60/hr
Lifeguard II $17.05 - $20.46/hr

Apply to be a Lifeguard Today!

Being a Lifeguard is much more than just another job. Why should you become a Lifeguard?

  • Learn Important Safety Skills
  • Stand Out on Your College Applications
  • Gain Leadership Experience
  • Great Pay
  • Work with Friends and Make New Ones
  • Have Fun and Hang Out at the Pool

If you successfully complete a City of San Ramon Lifeguard class, participants that get hired and work as a Lifeguard for the City of San Ramon will be eligible to receive a $100 reimbursement toward the training class fee!

For more information, please contact Amanda Tugwell, Aquatics Coordinator at (925) 973-2607 or [email protected]

Join the San Ramon Team!


Training Opportunities:

Lifeguard Training

Lifeguard Training

Start preparing for one of the best jobs in town – Lifeguarding poolside! The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training course provides participants with the entry level knowledge and skills required to prevent, recognize and respond to emergencies.

Successful completion of all practical skills and written tests will provide certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR/AED for Lifeguards, First Aid for Public Safety Personnel, Oxygen Administration and Preventing Disease Transmission.

Scholarships are available for this program. Resuscitation mask and lifeguard pack are provided.

Prerequisites: Must be 15 years old, able to swim 300 yards non-stop using freestyle and breast stroke, recover a 10lb weight from 7ft of water and tread water for 2 minutes with no hands.

 If you successfully complete a City of San Ramon Lifeguard class, participants that get hired and work as a Lifeguard for the City of San Ramon will be eligible to receive a $100 reimbursement toward the training class fee!
  

Winter Break 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

Tue-Sat, January 2 - 6, 2024   - $229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Tuesday, January 2, 2024 - 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Register for Lifeguard TrainingWednesday, January 3, 2024 - 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Thursday, January 4, 2024 - 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Friday, January 5, 2024 - 8:30am-3:30pm
  • Saturday, January 6, 2024 - 8:00am-12:30pm

February 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

Act# 22556 - $229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583
 

  • Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday, February 25, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pmRegister for Lifeguard Training
  • Saturday, March 2, 2024 -  8:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday, March 3, 2024 -  8:00am-5:00pm

March 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

Act# 22557 - $229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583
 

  • Monday, March 11, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:45pm
  • Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:45pm
  • Friday, March 15, 2024 - 8:00am-3:30pmRegister for Lifeguard Training
  • Saturday, March 16, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Sunday, March 17, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pm

Spring Break - April 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

Act# 22558 - $229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583
 

  • Monday, April 1, 2024 - 9:15am-3:45pm
  • Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - 9:15am-3:45pm
  • Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 9:15am-3:45pmRegister for Lifeguard Training
  • Thursday, April 4, 2024 - 9:15am-3:45pm
  • Friday, April 5, 2024 - 9:15am-3:45pm

April 2024 Lifeguard Training Course:

Act# 22559 - $229 (R)  /  $286.25 (N)
Location: San Ramon Olympic Pool - 9900 Broadmoor Drive San Ramon, CA 94583

  • Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pmRegister for Lifeguard Training
  • Tuesday, April 16, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 4:30pm-8:30pm
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024 - 8:00am-5:00pm

 

Summer 2024 Hiring:

Interested in working Summer 2024 with the City of San Ramon? Plan on getting your Lifeguard certification in one of the above classes or with a different agency by April 21, 2024. City of San Ramon Lifeguard Interviews for Summer are hosted at the end of March & April, with New Employee Orientations in May. Summer Staff Training begins in June, once school is out. 

Apply to be a Lifeguard! 

For questions or more information, please contact us.
Lifeguard Instructor Training

Lifeguard Instructor TrainingThe American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Training course prepares participants to use course and presentation materials, conduct lifeguard training courses and evaluate the progress of course participants.

Successful completion of all practical skills and written tests will provide certification in Lifeguard Instructor.

Prerequisites:

Must be 17 years old, currently certified as an ARC Lifeguard and able to demonstrate all skills sufficiently. Participants will also be required to complete an online pre-course prior to the first day of class.

January 2024 Lifeguard Instructor Training Course:

Act# 22555 - $250 (R)  /  $312.50 (N)

 


Register Now!
 

For questions or more information, please contact us.

The City of San Ramon is a licensed training provider of the American Red Cross.  

American Red Cross Licensed Training Provider