Lifeguard

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 2,500; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking a Lifeguard to ensure the safety of student-athletes in the pool area. The Lifeguard will actively monitor the swimming area, enforce policies, and respond to emergencies using CPR and First Aid. Candidates must possess a valid Teachers Certificate and current lifeguard certifications. This is a full-time, seasonal position requiring vigilance and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Teachers Certificate or equivalent.
• Current Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain active surveillance of the swimming area.
• Enforce facility policies to prevent accidents.
• Respond immediately to emergencies with trained rescue methods.
• Inspect the pool area and report hazards.
• Communicate rules clearly to patrons.

Skills

Lifeguard Training

CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Education

Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Other - Kansas City, Missouri

Lifeguard

Job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5591699

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Lifeguard

Job Title Code: 02316

Salary Grade: $2,500/season

Department: Athletics

Reports To: IL Swim Director

FLSA Status: non-exempt

PURPOSE OF JOB: Ensure student-athletes safety by actively scanning the pool, enforcing rules, and responding instantly to emergencies using CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant, active, and focused surveillance of the swimming area to spot hazards or distressed swimmers.
• Consistently and professionally enforce facility policies to prevent accidents.
• Recognize and respond immediately to emergencies, performing rescues, CPR, or first aid as trained.
• Inspect the pool area and equipment daily, reporting hazards to the Swim Coordinator.
• Greet patrons, communicate rules clearly, and fill out incident reports.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Student-athletes

Qualifications

• Must have a Teachers Certificate or valid Substitute Certificate or Temporary (provisional) Teacher’s Certificate.
• Current American Red Cross (or equivalent, such as YMCA or Ellis) Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be a full or part-time employee in the district.
• Employed in the school as a teacher or administrator in which the candidate applies for a position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Terms of Employment

Length of work year: seasonal

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required