Lifeguard

Job Summary

Parks and Recreation is currently looking for Lifeguards! Current vacancies include shifts at both indoor aquatic facilities (Midco Aquatic Center and Westside Recreation Center) and outdoor pools.

About the Role

Lifeguards interested in assisting with swimming lessons. Ongoing available shifts and opportunities listed below. Part-time lifeguards (eligible to work up to 28 hours per week) are needed at both indoor aquatic facilities.

Responsibilities

• Train on Sundays once per month throughout the year, and weekly during outdoor pool season.
• Work varied schedule including weekends and evening hours.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Must be 15 years old or older by date of hire.
• Must be willing and required to work a varied schedule including weekends and evening hours.
• Minimum qualifications include American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

Requirements

• Applicants must be 15 years old.
• Must be willing and required to work a varied schedule including weekends and evening hours.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Lifeguard employment requires American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
• The City of Sioux Falls will reimburse the cost of certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• Applicants should demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Lifeguard employment requires American Red Cross lifeguard certification.
• The City of Sioux Falls will reimburse the cost of certification upon hire.

Skills

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Must be willing and required to work a varied schedule including weekends and evening hours.
• Must be 15 years old or older by date of hire.
• Must have American Red Cross lifeguard certification.

Benefits

• The City of Sioux Falls will reimburse the cost of certification upon hire.

Pay

Shifts average 40+ hours per week. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be 15 years old.

Schedule

• Shifts at Midco Aquatic Center require training on Sundays once per month throughout the year, and weekly during outdoor pool season.
• Monday through Friday: 5:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. or 3:45 to 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 6:15 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
• Monday through Friday: 4:45 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5 p.m.
• Schedules vary.

Application

Yes No
I am currently certified in one of the below certifications. I am not currently certified.
Midco Aquatic Center (part time shifts) Westside Recreation Center (part time shifts) Outdoor Pools (40+ hour shifts)
Monday-Friday; generally 5 to 10 a.m. (flexibility on days) Monday-Friday; generally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (flexibility on days) Monday-Friday; generally 3 to 8 p.m. (flexibility on days) Saturday: shifts range between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday: shifts range between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Yes No
How many hours per week are you available to work?
Submit Application

01 Are you at least 15, or will you be by date of hire?
02 Certification is required for Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor positions. The City of Sioux Falls will pay for this certification upon hire.
03 What aquatics facility are you interested in working in? Select all that apply.
04 INDOOR POOLS: If interested in working at the Midco Aquatic Center and/or Westside Recreation Center, what shifts are you interested in and available to work?
05 OUTDOOR POOLS: If interested in working at the outdoor pools, these shifts require working an average of 40 hours per week.
06 How many hours per week are you available to work?