Lifeguard - Winterset - Summer 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Lifeguard

Midwest Pool Management - Kansas City is hiring lifeguards for the 2026 summer season. MPM-KC manages swimming pools all over the Kansas City metro area, offering tons of fun for the citizens of the KC area, clients we serve, and the employees we take care of. Below is a list of requirements to join our award-winning team at MPM-KC:

1. All applicants must be 16 years of age or older by the date of their lifeguard certification class.
2. Keep the pool safe. The first, and most important, responsibility of all lifeguards is to promote safety by preventing accidents, as well as having the confidence and ability to perform a rescue when necessary.
   1. Complete requirements for the StarGuard Training Program (or equivalent).
   2. Recognize areas of potential danger and take steps to reduce risk
   3. Be proactive in scanning and attitude.
3. Be Professional. You represent Midwest Pool Management as well as the facility you are working at. We expect you to always present yourself in a professional manner, through both your appearance and attitude. A good work ethic is an important quality, one which all employers expect. All staff members must wear the required Company uniform while on duty. The required uniform includes, but is not limited to staff shirt, sunglasses, hat or visor, and water bottle.
4. Be familiar with programs offered at their assigned facility.
   1. Swim lessons
   2. Family Fun Days
   3. Water Aerobics
   4. Swim Team & more
5. Treat all patrons kindly and with respect, with an emphasis on providing extraordinary customer service.
6. Enforce the pool rules consistently.
7. Keep the pool(s) AND surrounding facilities clean. Cleaning includes vacuuming swimming pools, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning equipment, and more.
8. Know your schedule and arrive at work on time.
   1. Employees are expected to be available a minimum of 18 hours a week and must work at least four weekend days a month (2 Saturdays and Sundays, 4 Saturdays, 4 Sundays, or any combination their in.)
   2. Mornings, daytime, evening, night, weekend, and holiday hours are required.
9. Lifeguards must be able to swim.
10. Have a positive and productive attitude, and most of all HAVE FUN!!!