Lifeguard (20 hours)

City of Plano; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

No experience needed

Free training

Free certifications

Free attire

Respected employer

Resume builder

Great first job

Make a difference

Meet new friends

Fun team

Job summary

City of Plano Lifeguards play a vital role in safe aquatic operations. You will monitor pools, enforce rules, and provide a welcoming environment for families and the public. This part-time role emphasizes safety, positive energy, and professionalism.

Open to individuals with passion for service; no prior experience required, with free training and certifications provided. Join a fun team at a respected municipal employer and help communities enjoy the water safely.

Qualifications

• High regard for safety and surveillance in aquatic environments.
• Strong customer service and teamwork mindset.
• Ability to stay calm and professional under pressure.
• Comfort with public interaction and enforcing rules.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool areas to ensure safety and compliance.
• Provide surveillance and respond to incidents.
• Assist with daily operations and public guidance.

Skills

Passion for service

Professionalism

Positive energy

Public interaction

Job description

Our Culture

At the City of Plano, our culture is grounded in service, teamwork, and making a meaningful impact. Our SERVE values—S stewardship, Engaged, Respectful, Visionary, Excellence—guide how we work, while our A.P.R.O. principles—A adaptable, P professional, R relationship-focused, O outcome-based—reflect who we are at our core.
This is an organization where you can grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger than yourself. That’s why our guiding principle is simple and clear: SERVE Like a Pro—it’s in our DNA.

Job Details

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• No experience necessary
• Required training - FREE
• Required certifications – FREE
• Required work attire – FREE
• Highly respected employer
• Great resume builder
• Great first job
• An opportunity to make a difference
• Opportunity to meet new friends
• Fun team environment

Our Lifeguards are critical to the success of our aquatic operations. They help create an environment where family and friends feel safe, welcome, and feel they belong. Qualities we are looking for include passion, professionalism, excitement, positive energy as well as a person who smiles and likes to work with the public. Key components also include maintaining safety at all times and effective surveillance.

Additional Information

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Hourly Salary Range

Part-time Benefits

• Regular, part-time, 20+ hours per week; eligible for vacation accrual based on hours worked.
• Regular, part-time, 20+ hours per week; vacation accrual at .0923 hours per hour worked.
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Free Library Card
• Half-price recreation center membership

Open positions are subject to close without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D

Job ID
226098
Location
Parks and Recreation
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular