Lifeguard I

Jimmy Jazz; Tolleson (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 36.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Tolleson is seeking Part-Time Lifeguards to monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies. You will assist with basic facility operations, equipment setup, and incident reporting while providing excellent customer service to patrons.

Ideal candidates have lifeguard or aquatics background, ARC/StarGuard certification, CPR/AED, and First Aid. This role is part-time and on-site at city aquatic facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Prior lifeguard or aquatics experience preferred but not required.
• Must have American Red Cross and/or StarGuard Lifeguard Elite certification, Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/AED, and First Aid certifications at hire.
• Must pass the required skills test.

Aufgaben

• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for patrons.
• Monitor aquatic activities and enforce pool rules and safety procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and perform water rescues and lifesaving procedures.

Kenntnisse

Emergency response

Water safety

Customer service

Critical thinking

Emergency procedures

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

• Base Pay $18.43 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Employee Resources Department
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Position Description

The City of Tolleson is seeking individuals interested in joining our team as Part-Time Lifeguards. The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for patrons using City aquatic facilities. This position monitors aquatic activities to ensure patron safety, prevent accidents, and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations, including performing water rescues, CPR, first aid, and other lifesaving procedures. They enforce pool rules and safety procedures in a courteous and professional manner while providing excellent customer service and information to patrons. Assist with facility operations, including cleaning, equipment setup, basic recordkeeping, and completing accident or incident reports.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a lifeguard or in an aquatics, recreation, or customer service environment is preferred but not required. Must have at time of hire an American Red Cross and/or StarGuard Lifeguard Elite certification, Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/AED certification, and First Aid certification and pass the required skills test.

Knowledge of:

• Recreational programs, equipment, and services
• Customer service principles and practices
• Modern office technology
• Basic principles and practices of lifeguarding and aquatic safety
• Water rescue, first aid, CPR/AED, and lifesaving techniques.

Skills In:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Critical thinking
• Responding quickly, calmly, and effectively during emergencies
• Monitoring aquatic activities and identifying potentially unsafe situations.
• Performing required physical activities associated with lifeguarding and aquatic rescue
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require swimming, standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, seeing, hearing, talking, climbing, and balancing.

Heavy: Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Work may include prolonged exposure to outdoor weather conditions, direct sunlight, heat and extreme temperatures, pool chemicals, noises, regular exposure to water and wet or slippery surfaces and other environmental conditions. Incumbents may also be exposed to emergency situations, distressed or disruptive individuals, and potentially hazardous or threatening conditions.

Job Information

First review of applications will be November 2, 2026

Full Salary Range for Position: $18.43 – 25.80

Salary for internal promotion Section 603 of Employee Handbook.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Summary

Summary:

The City of Tolleson is seeking Lifeguards to maintain a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for patrons using City aquatic facilities. Lifeguards monitor pool activities, enforce safety rules, respond to emergencies, perform water rescues and lifesaving procedures, provide excellent customer service, and assist with the basic operation and maintenance of the aquatic facility.

Who we are

The City of Tolleson is known for its strong sense of community, preserving neighborhood character and livability amid regional growth. Despite our small size, we compete in economic and community development, workforce recruitment, and retention, guided by our Vision Statement that balances community values with future growth. As the first Certified Autism Center in the West Valley, we are committed to inclusivity and fostering social connections, creating a welcoming environment for all. Join us in building a diverse workforce that honors our past and shapes a vibrant future.

Core Values