Lifeguard II

Lifeguard IIThe City of Tolleson is seeking individuals interested in joining our team as part-time Lifeguard II. The Lifeguard II maintains a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for patrons using City aquatic facilities and supports daily aquatic program operations. This position monitors pool activities, prevents accidents, performs water rescues and lifesaving procedures, enforces safety rules, and provides excellent customer service. The Lifeguard II also teaches swim lessons and water-safety skills; assists with staff assignments and adequate lifeguard coverage; guides and mentors lifeguards and program participants; supports in-service training; completes water-quality checks, incident reports, and other records; handles admissions or program fees as assigned; and assists with cleaning, equipment, supplies, and other facility operational needs.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 servicesLifeguarding, swim instruction, water safety, and safe working practicesWater rescue, first aid, CPR/AED, emergency response, and Emergency Action PlansPool rules, applicable safety requirements, and basic water-quality monitoring proceduresCustomer service principles and tactful rule enforcementBasic recordkeeping, incident reporting, cash handling, and modern office technologySkills In:Monitoring aquatic activities, recognizing hazards, and preventing accidentsActing quickly, calmly, and effectively during emergencies and performing water rescuesTeaching swim lessons and water-safety skills to participants of varying abilitiesGuiding, mentoring, and providing work direction to lifeguards and program participantsSupporting staff assignments, lifeguard coverage, in-service training, and daily facility operationsProviding professional customer service and enforcing rules tactfully and consistentlyCompleting reports, maintaining records, performing basic calculations, and handling fees as assignedCommunicating effectively with patrons, coworkers, and supervisors and exercising sound judgmentPhysical DemandsPositions 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.First review of applications will be November 2, 2026Full Salary Range for Position: $24.15 - $33.82 an hourSalary for internal promotion Section 603 of Employee Handbook.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.EOE/M/F/D/V/SO