Lifeguard II

City of Tolleson; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tolleson is seeking qualified lifeguards to lead aquatic programs and supervise pool activities. You will perform lifeguarding, teach swim lessons, and support facility operations while ensuring safety and high-quality customer service.

Applicants must hold current lifeguard, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Water Safety Instructor/Swim Lesson Instructor certifications, plus a Fingerprint Clearance Card, with ongoing certification maintenance expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Current Red Cross and/or StarGuard Lifeguard Elite certification required at time of hire.
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications required at hire.
• Swim Lesson Instructor/Water Safety Instructor or equivalent certification required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card required; maintain certifications throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aquatic activities, recognize hazards, and prevent accidents.
• Perform water rescues and respond calmly during emergencies.
• Teach swim lessons and water-safety skills to participants of varying abilities.
• Provide guidance and work direction to lifeguards and program participants.
• Support staff assignments, lifeguard coverage, in-service training, and daily facility operations.
• Provide professional customer service and enforce rules tactfully and consistently.
• Complete reports, maintain records, and handle fees as assigned.

Skills

Monitoring aquatic activities

Emergency response

Teaching swim lessons

Guiding lifeguards

Staff coordination

Customer service

Reporting & records

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lifeguard certification

CPR/AED (Professional Rescuer)

First Aid certification

Water Safety Instructor/Swim Lesson Instructor

Fingerprint Clearance Card

Tools

Office software

Job description

Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent. Experience lifeguarding, teaching swim lessons, directing aquatic activities, or supporting facility operations is preferred but not required. Must possess at time of hire a current American Red Cross and/or StarGuard Lifeguard Elite certification, CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid certification, and a Swim Lesson Instructor/Water Safety Instructor, or equivalent certification. Must possess a Fingerprint Clearance Card, pass the required skills test, and maintain all required certifications throughout employment.

Knowledge of:

• Aquatic facility operations, recreational programs, equipment, and services
• Lifeguarding, swim instruction, water safety, and safe working practices
• Water rescue, first aid, CPR/AED, emergency response, and Emergency Action Plans
• Pool rules, applicable safety requirements, and basic water-quality monitoring procedures
• Customer service principles and tactful rule enforcement
• Basic recordkeeping, incident reporting, cash handling, and modern office technology

Skills In:

• Monitoring aquatic activities, recognizing hazards, and preventing accidents
• Acting quickly, calmly, and effectively during emergencies and performing water rescues
• Teaching swim lessons and water-safety skills to participants of varying abilities
• Guiding, mentoring, and providing work direction to lifeguards and program participants
• Supporting staff assignments, lifeguard coverage, in-service training, and daily facility operations
• Providing professional customer service and enforcing rules tactfully and consistently
• Completing reports, maintaining records, performing basic calculations, and handling fees as assigned
• Communicating effectively with patrons, coworkers, and supervisors and exercising sound judgment

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: $24.15 - $33.82 an hour

Salary for internal promotion Section 603 of Employee Handbook.

Additional Application Information

It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Employee Resources at 623-936-7111.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO