About This Role
Lifeguards are responsible for protecting the safety and wellbeing of patrons at City aquatic facilities by preventing accidents, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. This position monitors swimmers, provides lifesaving and first aid services when necessary, and ensures a clean, safe, and welcoming aquatic environment. Work is performed under direct supervision and requires vigilance, professionalism, and strong public-facing skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain constant surveillance of assigned pool, waterpark, or aquatic areas
- Enforce pool rules, policies, and safety regulations consistently and professionally
- Identify unsafe conditions and behaviors and take corrective action
- Prevent accidents through proactive scanning and patron education
- Respond quickly and effectively to aquatic and non-aquatic emergencies
- Perform water rescues, first aid, CPR, AED use, and oxygen administration as required
- Assess injuries, provide appropriate care, and summon additional assistance when necessary
- Complete incident and accident reports accurately and promptly
- Assist with opening, closing, and securing aquatic facilities
- Conduct routine safety checks of equipment and pool areas
- Report maintenance issues, hazards, or equipment malfunctions to supervisors
- Assist with basic facility cleaning, deck maintenance, and organization
- Answer questions regarding facility rules, programs, and schedules
- Assist with aquatic programs, swim lessons, special events, or activities as assigned
- Maintain required certifications and skills through ongoing training and in-service participation
- Follow City policies, department procedures, and chain of command
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Current Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross, Ellis, or equivalent)
- CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer
- First Aid certification
- Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, talk, or hear
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
Important Details
- Employment type: Part-time
About the Company
This role is for City aquatic facilities.
