Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type Temporary Full-Time

Description

• 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 Reichardt Community Recreation Center.

Benefits

• This position offers mandatory benefits.

• General Statement of Duties

• Enforces all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety

• Warns patrons against hazardous practices and instructs patrons on facility rules

• Assists persons in distress by applying lifeguarding techniques and performing water rescues

• Applies First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation as needed

• Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents or hazards in all water areas and depths of aquatic facilities

• Possesses and utilizes superior customer service skills

• Assists with maintenance work on or around the aquatic facilities

• Performs cleaning duties relative to opening, operating, and closing the facilities as well as vacuuming the pool, cleaning floors, counters, restrooms, decks and landscaped areas

• Lifeguards may be required to work before or after public swimming hours for special aquatic programs or facility rentals

• Work Location

• Reichardt Community Recreation Center

• Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be 15 years of age and able to secure a work permit

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks

• Requires a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification and CPR Certification or the ability to obtain required certifications by employment start date

• Certifications must be valid through March 31, 2027

• Preference given to applicants who can work consistently throughout the season and who hold a current lifeguard certification

• If currently certified, provide certification details as part of the application

• Additional Information

• Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week

• Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 7:30 PM including weekends from December 2026 - March 2027

• Note

• Hiring preference is given to applicants who can work consistently throughout the season and hold a current lifeguard certification.