Lifeguard

Salary: $13.50 - $14.75 Hourly
Location : City Hall, 201 N Carson Street, Suite 4, Carson City, NV
Job Type: PART-TIME / HOURLY
Job Number: 00343_01/2026
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 01/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description


This is a part-time position requiring American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED Certifications. This position will provide a variety of duties at the Aquatic Facility. Work schedule is varied with total work hours not to exceed 1039 work hours in any fiscal year.

Examples of Duties

The following is a partial description of job duties and is not all inclusive:

• Observe persons in and around the pools at all times, enforce pool rules, perform water rescues as necessary and deliver essential first aid when necessary.
• Provides the full range of swimming lessons to the complete range of learners.
• Assist with cleaning, sanitation and general maintenance of facility.
• Interacts with public and members of the staff.

Typical Qualifications

• Must be no less than 14 years of age at date of employment;
• Must be available to work a varied schedule.
• Must posses a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer and AED Certifications at the time of employment.
• Mandated Reporting: Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position, along with other child care providers, are one of many groups of professionals required to report known or reasonable suspicion of abuse and/or neglect of children in their care and are considered mandated reporters as outlined in Nevada Revised Statutes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be able to physically perform rescues as needed including lifting or dragging large individuals to safety. Must be able to physically assist in removing heavy lanes and pool covers.

Supplemental Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:


1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.


2. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.


3. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.


4. This position is required to make a report in accordance with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 432B.220, if, in his or her professional or occupational capacity, he or she knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child has been abused or neglected.


5. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $47.00 and a drug/alcohol screen which costs $36.50. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen.


6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at


7. Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Part-time employees are limited to working no more than 1,039 hours in any fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. Part-time employees are not eligible to receive paid leave (including pay for not working on holidays), PERS retirement, or medical/dental/vision/life insurance. Nevada does not have a state income tax. Part-time employees do not contribute to social security; however, they must contribute 7.5% of their gross pay into a FICA Alternative Plan and are also responsible for paying the 1.45% Medicare tax. Part-time employees are covered under the City's worker's compensation program.

For additional information, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.