Lifeguard

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Lifeguard

City of Des Moines Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Job Description:

Lifeguard

Description

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, to safeguard swimming pool/aquatic center
patrons in various water areas and depths of aquatic facilities, and to ensure proper use of pool area.

Positions are available at the following aquatic centers and pools : Ashworth; Birdland; Nahas; Northwest and Teachout.

Application Process : Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. If you are submitting an application December - February, please know that it may be approximately 10-15 business days before you receive a response. If you are submitting an application March - July, please know that it may be approximately 5-10 business days before you receive a response.

Application Deadline
: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Approximate employment duration : Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 11:00 PM including weekends and holidays from May-September.

Paid Training : Pools will begin to open May 24, 2025 with paid training beginning May 14, 2025 for staff who are cleared to work.

Note : Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season.

Acceptable Experience and Training



Required Special Qualifications

Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment. If you have current certifications such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and/or First Aid, please attach these to your application. Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or have the ability to obtain the required certifications by employment start date. Lifeguard Training and CPR certifications must be valid through September 02, 2025.

Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen are required prior to hire.

ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL ALIENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. AA/EOE

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)



This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2025 4:00 PM Central

Salary:

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly
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