PT Recreation Leader / Lifeguard – Senior Recreation Leader / Lifeguard April 2026
RECREATION LEADER / LIFEGUARD – SENIOR RECREATION LEADER / LIFEGUARD JOB FAMILY: Parks & Recreation
EEO CATEGORY: Professional
FLSA: NON-Exempt
PAY PLAN: Part-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Unrepresented
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Recreation Leader/Lifeguard is an entry-level supporting role that is responsible for performing a variety of recreational program and aquatic safety duties, including support duties for classes, programs, and special events. Performs a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.
The Senior Recreation Leader/Lifeguard performs advanced recreational and aquatic safety duties while serving as a lead worker responsible for coordinating activities, directing staff, and ensuring safe and efficient facility operations. Exercises independent judgment within established guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND TASKS:
Essential job duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Lifeguards maintain constant, active surveillance of the pool area to prevent accidents • Lifeguards enforce all safety policies, facility rules, and regulations politely and professionally • Lifeguards recognize and respond immediately to distress or potential emergencies, initiating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) as necessary.
• Lifeguards administer first aid, CPR, and AED as required • Lifeguards interact with families and kids to ensure a positive, safe experience • Lifeguards oversee diverse activities, including open swim, water exercise, and swim lessons • Lifeguards conduct regular inspections of pool equipment and ensure safety equipment is available and functional
• Implements lesson plans, programs, and activities, and assists in recreation and special event programs. • Performs light park and/or facility maintenance and custodial duties such as sweeping, scrubbing, washing windows, cleaning restrooms, removing waste materials and garbage, vacuuming, mopping, dragging, and marking fields.
• Performs routine administrative duties such as counter reception, registration processing, organizing records, accepting payments, following up with program participants and staff, and assisting with the compilation of data for reporting purposes.
• Sets up and tear down events, rentals, programs, and classes. • Enforces City and departmental rules and policies to maintain a safe and secure program environment. • Provides exemplary customer service to all individuals by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful. • Collaborates effectively as an essential team member, demonstrating flexibility, cooperation, and open Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
PT Recreation Leader / Lifeguard – Senior Recreation Leader / Lifeguard April 2026
communication to foster a positive and cohesive working environment. • Promotes safety and renders first aid as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Techniques used in dealing with the public and customer service • Basic first aid and safety practices
• Basic use of computers and common office machines
Skills and Abilities to:
• Patiently work with citizens individually and in groups • Respond to questions from the public and staff
• Engage citizens in recreation and special event activities • Communicate effectively, both orally an in writing
• Perform the duties of an emergency worker in the event of a natural or other disaster • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Must be 16 years of age and able to obtain a work permit if required.
Some experience providing customer service is desirable. Experience in programs, sports, aquatics, classes, or events is desirable, or any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.
To qualify for a senior level, must have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience as a Recreation Leader / Lifeguard at time of application.
LICENSE(S) OR CERTIFICATE(S):
• Valid, state-issued Driver’s License and a good driving record is preferred. • Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid Certificate required at time of application or within 2 months of employment.
• Food handler’s certification required at time of application or within 2 months of employment. • Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate is required at time of application or within 2 months of employment.
• Must pass in-water swim test within 2 months of employment:
o 300-yard swim, breaststroke, front crawl, and freestyle o Tread water for two minutes without using your arms
o Swim 20 yards to retrieve a 10-pound brick from the depths of the pool, and tread 20 yards holding the brick with both hands above the water.
o Rescues demonstrations
PT Recreation Leader / Lifeguard – Senior Recreation Leader / Lifeguard April 2026
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, sitting, climbing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.