Lifeguard (Part-Time & Seasonal)

Job Description:

Lifeguard (Part-Time & Seasonal)

Description

One part-time and one seasonal position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Recreation Division

Pay Range: starting at $16.12 per hour

Work Location: Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St.

Schedule: Workdays and hours may vary

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

About Us

About the Parks & Recreation Department

Kansas City Parks & Recreation is dedicated to enhancing the community's quality of life through equitable, community-driven programs and sustainable management of natural resources. The department provides and maintains a wide range of parks, recreational facilities, and amenities, including trails, lakes, playgrounds, and cultural spaces. By promoting leisure, wellness, and environmental stewardship, Parks & Recreation fosters healthy lifestyles, strengthens community connections, and contributes to a vibrant, world-class city experience.

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Responsibilities

What you'll do

• Monitor the pool area to ensure the safety of all individuals at all times and maintain a secure environment.
• Take emergency action, including CPR and First Aid, when necessary to respond quickly and effectively to incidents.
• Document all emergency actions and notify appropriate authorities to ensure proper follow-up and reporting.
• Maintain the pool area by monitoring chemical levels, ensuring cleanliness, and keeping equipment and facilities safe and orderly.
• Check safety equipment regularly to ensure it is in proper working condition and ready for use when needed.
• Teach and assist with aquatics programs to support participant learning and engagement.

Qualifications

REQUIRES

• Must be at least 16 years of age and have a current lifeguard certificate or shallow water lifeguarding certificate as issued by the American Red Cross, Ellis, StarGuard, or the YMCA.
• Must pass a background check as prescribed by the City.
• Will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass a physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).