LEAD AQUATICS OPERATOR / HEAD LIFEGUARD III

Tooele City Corporation; Tooele (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tooele City Corporation is seeking a Lead Aquatics Operator / Head Lifeguard III for the Pratt Aquatic Center in Tooele, Utah. This full-time role leads on-deck and in-water operations, mentoring staff and delivering safe, welcoming experiences.

You will train lifeguards, coordinate programs, and ensure top customer service while maintaining a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (adv education in exercise science, parks and recreation or similar field work is a plus).
• Current Lifeguard, WSI Water Safety Instructor, CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Prior aquatics experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Valid driver's license, 12 months driver experience, and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 12 months and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) within 12–18 months.
• Ability to pass a background check and work in a position of trust around youth and vulnerable adults.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling including working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Aquatics Superintendent providing leadership to on-duty staff, ensuring patron safety, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies or unusual situations.
• Train, mentor, and develop a strong lifeguard and swim instructor team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Coordinate staff schedules.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee aquatics programs such as swim lessons, lifeguard training, swim team, and other events.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Exercise science / parks & recreation experience a plus

Job description

Pratt Aquatic Center, Tooele, Utah

Ready to take the lead-on deck and in the water? Tooele City is looking for a motivated, service-driven individual to join our leadership team as a full-time regular Lead Aquatics Operator / Head Lifeguard III.

This isn't just a lifeguard role - it's an opportunity to mentor, train, and inspire the next generation of aquatics staff while helping create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for our community.

The Pratt Aquatic Center is an indoor facility open year round and we are closed on Sundays. This full-time regular opportunity includes a full benefit package and provides you with the opportunity to turn your passion into a career.

Examples Of Duties

• Assists the Aquatics Superintendent providing leadership to on-duty staff, ensuring patron safety, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies or unusual situations.
• Trains, mentors, and develop a strong, confident lifeguard and swim instructor team.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages.
• Coordinate staff schedules.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees a variety of aquatics programs such as swim lessons, lifeguard training, swim team, and other special events, as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• A leader passionate about developing competent lifeguards and swim instructors.
• Strong commitment to safety, service, and teamwork.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, and holidays required).

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED (advanced education in exercise science, parks and recreation or similar field work is a plus).
• Current Lifeguard, WSI Water Safety Instructor, CPR for the professional rescuer, and First Aid certifications (or ability to obtain).
• Prior aquatics experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Valid driver's license, 12 months driver experience, and and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain Lifeguard Instructor Certification within 12 months and Water Safety Instructor Trainer (WSIT) within 12–18 months.
• Ability to pass a background check and work in a position of trust around youth and vulnerable adults.
• Must have flexibility in scheduling including working evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Grow your career in aquatics, recreation, and leadership

If you're ready help fulfil the City's mission to enhance residents' quality of life and enjoy a career where you can lead, serve, and grow, we'd love to hear from you!.

DISCLAIMER - Tooele City is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Positions deemed safety-sensitive and/or that require a CDL are subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug/alcohol testing during employment. Background checks, including criminal history checks, are required for applicants age 18 and older. Criminal history records are not an automatic disqualification from employment with Tooele City. Our general background policies & procedures can be found on our website at WWW.TOOELECITY.GOV click on City Departments, Human Resources, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Hiring and Job Assignments. To be employed in a position that requires driving, you must possess and maintain a valid Utah State Driver License (or obtain prior to hire), 12 months experience driving (not including time for learner's permit), and have a driving record acceptable for Tooele City's insurance and risk management standards.

Tooele City is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants needing an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact the HR office.

Tooele City participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees after an offer of employment has been accepted. For more information on E-Verify, please visit DHS.GOV/E-VERIFY.