Seasonal Lifeguard: Earn Red Cross Certification

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation is hiring certified lifeguards for its pools this summer. To qualify you must be at least 16 years old and hold Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR certification. A 150-yard swim, a two-minute tread (legs only), and a 10-pound object retrieval from 7–10 feet depth are required passes.

Classes are offered in March and April to help you get qualified. The department runs its own certification so you can join the seasonal team and gain valuable water-safety experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR certification required.
• Swim 150 yards and tread water for 2 minutes using legs only.
• Retrieve a 10-pound object from 7–10 feet deep.

Skills

Red Cross Lifeguard

CPR Certification

Swim 150 yards

Tread water 2 min (legs only)

Object retrieval 10 lb

Job description

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation is hiring certified lifeguards for its pools this summer. To qualify you must be at least 16 years old and hold Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR certification. A 150-yard swim, a two-minute tread (legs only), and a 10-pound object retrieval from 7–10 feet depth are required passes.

Classes are offered in March and April to help you get qualified. The department runs its own certification so you can join the seasonal team and gain valuable water-safety experience.