Lifeguard - Summer 2027

City-of-Omaha,-Ne; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Omaha Recreation is seeking a part-time lifeguard for Summer 2027 to monitor pool areas, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies. Staff may support Swim Lesson and Rec Swim League activities as needed.

Applicants must be at least 15 years old and hold lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications. Shifts include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Apply before June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Lifeguard, first aid and CPR certifications required.
• Must be able to monitor many swimmers and identify unsafe behavior.
• Ability to understand and follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor swimmers and those near water to enforce pool rules and safety.
• Provide assistance to swimmers and perform first aid/CPR as needed.
• Enforce the pool dress code and maintain pool area cleanliness.
• Assist in cleaning the pool and surrounding grounds.
• Perform additional duties as assigned; may support Swim Lesson/Rec Swim League activities.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

Safety observation

Education

Minimum 15 years old

Job description

The City of Omaha is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an E- Verify participant.

Lifeguard - Summer 2027 - 3641

Apply before June 30, 2027

US:NE:Omaha | Recreation | Seasonal

Description

Work Type: Part-time/Seasonal

Nature of Work:This work involves monitoring the activities around a city swimming pool to ensure that patrons behave in a safe manner.

Education and Experience: (The knowledge, skills, and abilities above may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience.)

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to monitor a large number of swimmers and others near the pool and detect unruly or dangerous behavior or improper attire
• Ability to administer first aid and CPR
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, program participants, and the public.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions

Essential Functions: (Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this classification.)

• Monitors swimmers in the water and those near the water to enforce the rules of the pool and to ensure the safety of patrons.
• Provides assistance to swimmers as needed, removing them from the pool and administering first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Enforces the pool’s dress code.
• Assists in cleaning the pool and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification.
• In addition to the functions listed above, the following duties will be performed by staff assigned to the program:
  • Swim Lesson Program:
    • Oversees Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
    • Trains the Swim Lesson instructors at their designated pool.
  • Rec Swim League Program:
    • Receives training on coaching swim team (no prior experience necessary).
    • Provides coaching for a variety of age and skill groups.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be a minimum of 15 years old.
• Must possess lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications.
• Must be able to work varied days and hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range: $16.50+ per hour

Benefits: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting.

Examination Information: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Veteran Points: Not applicable to part-time/seasonal employment

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination.

Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing [e-mail].

City of Omaha Human Resources Department
1819 Farnam St, Suite 506
Omaha, NE 68183
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: hr.cityofomaha.org
Email: [e-mail]

The City of Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer.