Pool Lifeguard (3208) - Camp Mather 2026 (outside of San Francisco) - SF Recreation & Parks

Application Opening: Tuesday, February 03, 2026 Application Deadline:  Apply Immediately . Application filing will be open at least through February 27, 2026 and will close any time thereafter. Compensation:  $26.6375/hour + Room and Board Appointment Type: This position is a temporary exempt, as-needed appointment. This position is seasonal and will not result in a permanent civil service position. Employees serve at the will of the Appointing Officer. NOTE: Applicants must complete the supplemental questionnaire found in the Steps to Apply section of this job announcement in addition to submitting an application. Only applicants who submit both an application AND supplemental questionnaire will be considered for participation in the department's selection process. About Us Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the  San Francisco Recreation and Park Department  stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the nation where all residents have access to a park within a 10-minute walk, a direct result of the Department’s commitment to increasing and improving parkland in the city  Learn More . Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department currently manages more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces throughout San Francisco, including two outside city limits—Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. The system includes full-complex recreation centers, swimming pools, golf courses, sports fields and numerous small-to-medium-sized clubhouses that offer a variety of sports- and arts-related recreation programs for people of all ages.  Included in the Department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the San Francisco Zoo and Lake Merced. More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city. About Camp Mather Each summer, the Recreation and Park Department operates Camp Mather, a rustic family campground located near Yosemite National Park, about 3 hours east of San Francisco. Each week, approximately 500 campers enjoy a week-long stay filled with a wide range of recreation activities such as a supervised swimming pool, a scenic lake for water activities, guided hiking excursions, organized recreation programs, and evening campfire entertainment. Guests stay in cozy cabins, and enjoy 3 delicious meals each day, served cafeteria-style with a full salad bar and exceptional service. Learn more about Camp Mather on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/2S_JZ4kKr5I . As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for guarding the swimming pool, guarding the Birch Lake waterfront, roving the Lake Lawn, instructing guests how to use canoes and stand-up paddle boards and of course first aid and lifesaving.  You will also be required to perform in the weekly Staff Talent Show and camp orientation campfire.  You will work six days a week, 6.5 hours per day, and shifts may be broken up.  Please note that everyone, regardless of job title, will be expected to contribute in all areas of the camp when necessary including working in the kitchen.  Essential Duties:   Patrol and monitor pool, lake & waterfront activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger.  Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitation measures when necessary.  Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool, lake & waterfront rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool, lake & waterfront.  Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool, lake & waterfront area, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; perform general pool, lake & waterfront facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lake & waterfront change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor.  Prepare the facility for various aquatic events, handle and store equipment and materials when not in use.  Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests.  Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules.  Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary.  At Camp Mather, perform additional duties scheduled for at least two to three times a week which will include but not limited to kitchen duties (serving meals, cleaning after dinners, stocking and performing industrial style kitchen cleanup, etc.), light janitorial cleanup, recreational activities including the weekly staff talent show, etc.   Perform other related duties as assigned.  Tentative Schedule  May 17, 2026:   Arrival at camp. May 25 - 31, 2026: Waterfront Training August 31, 2026:  Conclusion of camp assignment September 05, 2026: Latest Departure Date Policies and Expectations of Staff Employees are expected to follow the policies as described in the 2026 Camp Mather Pre-Hire Policies. Failure to follow these policies may result in termination. Work Conditions at Camp Mather Housing and Meals:  During employment, FREE meals and housing is provided to camp employees. Camp staff live in shared housing with other camp staff. Nature of Work:  Includes working both indoors and outdoors, exposure to sun, snow, rain, high/low temperatures, and potential wildfire