Yuma Lifeguard Certification and Seasonal Hiring

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

Yuma Lifeguard Certification and Seasonal Hiring

City of Yuma Parks and Recreation

What you'll need

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

The City of Yuma hires certified lifeguards ages 16 and older for its pools each summer and runs its own certification classes to get you there. To take the class you must pass a swim test that includes a 150-yard swim, a two-minute tread using legs only, and retrieving a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet deep. Classes are offered in March and April.

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