Make A Splash Earn Some Serious Cash - Aquatics 2023 Season: Lifeguard, Shallow Water Guard, And Swim Lesson Instructor

Make a splash, earn some cash

The City is offering a $3,000 hiring incentive for Lifeguards Swim Instructors, or Shallow Water Lifeguards which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55. To receive the pay, you must be a certified lifeguard, work the entire summer through Labor Day weekend, and finish in good standing. Eligible certified lifeguards will receive $500 on the first paycheck, and the remaining $2,500 as a one-time payment at the end of the 2023 pool season.

City of Phoenix employees who refer candidates to this position may be eligible for a referral incentive of $250. The name and employee I.D. of the referring city employee must be specified on your job application at time of submission for the payment to be awarded.

Open during the summer months, City of Phoenix pools are a great place to learn how to swim, attend a special event, exercise, or just cool off. City of Phoenix pools offer a variety of swimming lessons, programs and activities for every age and ability level. Public pools are open six days a week and are closed on Fridays starting Memorial Day Weekend. The schedule allows pools to be opened through Labor Day, September 4, 2023.

Make a splash and earn some cash. We are recruiting for the 2023 part time summer Aquatics positions of Lifeguard, Shallow water lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor. Certification classes are required for Lifeguard, Shallow water lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor positions. Please see information below in the Certification section for more details on this requirement. This recruitment will be used to fill temporary part-time positions at City of Phoenix public pools.

Lifeguard $15.72 per hour

Shallow Water Lifeguard $14.97 per hour

Swim Lesson Instructor $16.51 per hour

Seasonal part-time employees will work up to 40 hours during the summer and are not eligible for the full package of benefits. Employees will have the opportunity to receive a free bus/light rail pass and earned paid sick time.

Lifeguard:

• Requires the following certifications: Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED by the date you take the water skills demonstration test (certification class information provided below).
• Must be 15 years old to receive your lifeguard certification. Duties include preventing accidents through the enforcement of policies and rules and perform rescue procedures for anyone in trouble; and providing emergency care to guests in emergency situations (i.e., CPR, Rescue Breathing and/or first aid).

Swim Lesson Instructor:

• Requires the following certification: Swimming Lesson Instructor
• Must be 15 years old to receive your swim lesson instructor certification. Duties include instructing swim lessons, specialty classes, and water safety programs; and instructing and coaching recreational team practices, meets, and events.

Both Positions:

• Employees 18 years of age or older who provide a direct service to children must submit to state and federal criminal history records check (by way of a fingerprint background review). Employment will not begin until an Arizona Department of Public Safety report showing no disqualifying convictions is received. The fingerprint background review applies to all Aquatic Section Staff.
• The working conditions will include heat, sun exposure, and evaporative cooling systems.
• The City of Phoenix conducts pre-employment screening for all positions. The screening may include a drug screening, criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, personal references and certifications. Other screenings may be conducted based the level of responsibility, access and requirements of the position or Department.
• Have the ability to move heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds over distances more than 20 feet.
• The City job description can be found here.
• No more than six consecutive days off may be requested during this period.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• You may be required to work any shift, any day of the week, at any of the city’s outdoor pools and facilities throughout the summer aquatic season.
• These positions are TEMPORARY summer positions spanning approximately 14 weeks. Incumbents must be available to work each weekend in May and for the entire aquatics swim season beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

Certification Information:

• The Parks Department will be conducting Lifeguard training classes beginning in November. The schedule of classes is updated frequently so please check the class list on their website:
• Swim Lesson Instructor classes click HERE.
• StarGuard classes click HERE.
• Certification classes are required for a Lifeguard or Swim Lesson Instructor position.
• The website may also be accessed at www.phoenix.gov/parks > Register for a Class or Program > View and register online for classes and programs.
• We will accept certifications from Starfish Aquatic Institute (SAI), YMCA, American Red Cross (ARC), and Ellis & Associates (ELLIS).
• Upon hire, all applicants will receive a one-day training session for StarGuard Certification.

Applications are now being accepted to fill seasonal positions.

On-going need to fill this role through the aquatics season. Submit application to be considered immediately. Candidates will receive separate notification via email or text messaging for interview process and must be available on the date/time scheduled.

Priority will be given to applications received by March 1, 2023.

Please note- Applicants must complete a pre-employment skills test on March 5, 2023.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered. Eligibility for this classificaiton will end at the close of the aquatic season on September 4, 2023.

Apply online by completing the required information.

• American Red Cross (ARC)
• YMCA
• Starfish Aquatic Institute (SAI)
• Ellis & Associates (ELLIS)

• If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our HR Connection Center at (602) 495-5700.
• If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options.
• Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities.
• Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information.
• Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix.
• Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference.

Lifeguard, JC:41010, ID# 48452, 12/30/21, expires 9/4/2023, MR, Benefits:None, Q

City of Phoenix employees commit to Work Smart, Spend Wisely, Be Kind.

City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.