Indoor Lifeguard

The City of Overland Park; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Indoor Lifeguard position available at Matt Ross Community Center in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities include observing and protecting pool patrons, enforcing safety rules, guarding swimmers, and attending mandatory training sessions. Salary range starts at $15.25 per hour with advancement through Lifeguard I–III levels. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Must complete and certify through Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park.
• Lifeguard I: basic education equal to 8th grade and minimum 15 years of age.
• Lifeguard II: basic education equal to 9th grade and minimum 16 years of age; one year lifeguarding in Overland Park.
• Lifeguard III: basic education equal to 10th grade and minimum 17 years of age; two+ years lifeguarding in Overland Park.
• No City residency requirement.
• Must pass a background check, drug screen, and essential functions test.

Responsibilities

• Observes and protects patrons of the City’s public swimming pools.
• Enforces pool safety rules.
• Guards swimmers and rescues those in danger of drowning or other aquatic emergencies.
• Attends mandatory training classes.

Education

Starguard Lifeguard Course certification

Job description

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Indoor Lifeguard position available at Matt Ross Community Center in the Parks and Recreation Department.

SUMMARY

Observes and protects the patrons of the City’s public swimming pools. Enforces pool rules of safety, guards swimmers and rescues swimmers in danger of drowning or other aquatic emergency. Attends mandatory training classes.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park.

Lifeguard I:

Basic education equaling 8th grade and a minimum of 15 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park.

Lifeguard II:

Basic education equaling 9th grade and a minimum of 16 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park. One year of lifeguarding experience in Overland Park.

Lifeguard III:

Basic education equaling 10th grade and a minimum of 17 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park. Two or more years of lifeguarding experience in Overland Park

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and essential functions test.

Salary Range: $15.25 per hour

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.