Lifeguard I (Part-Time/Year-Round/Seasonal) - City

$13.00 - $14.25 Hourly

Note:  The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Important APPLICANT Information: 

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

There are openings for part-time/year-round and seasonal positions. 

Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.

Seasonal employment is expected to begin on April 15 and last through October 15, 2025.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019.   This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is responsible for monitoring activities at a municipal swimming facility, protecting the safety of all swimmers, and providing emergency care when needed. Typical duties include: observing swimmers and enforcing rules and regulations of the facility; cautioning swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; maintaining order in the pool and adjoining areas; rescuing swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning; and providing rescue breathing, CPR, and First Aid. Other duties may include: maintaining a safe/clean swim environment, indoor and outdoor, which includes cleaning restrooms, picking up trash, emptying trash cans and securing the areas. The necessary skills, knowledge, and ability and/or licenses and certifications to perform departmental specific tasks must be acquired within the first month of assuming the position.  Applicants for this position must have completed Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module prior to performing duties and responsibilities requiring such licenses and certifications.

OTHER DETAILS

Note:  This position requires you to be at least 16 years old at the time you make application.

Note: If you are under the age of 18 at the time you make application, you must print, complete, sign, and have a parent or legal guardian sign the "Authorization for Applicant Background Investigation/Verification, Drug Test, and Health Screen" (FORM B--MINORS) and bring it with you to interview for a temporary, part-time or seasonal job in the Parks and Recreation Department. Failure to bring the signed authorization form may eliminate you from employment consideration.

Note:  Applicants for the position of Lifeguard must complete Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module within the first month of assuming the position. 

The City provides low-cost lifeguarding and Certified Swimming Instructor classes for those who are interested in serving as a lifeguard for the City's Parks and Recreation Department.  Training includes basic water rescue skills and emergency first aid.  Multiple training class times and dates available. For more information about class schedules, visit https://www.okc.gov/departments/parks-recreation/aquatics/lifeguarding-lessons-teams. 

Note: This position will occasionally accept cash and make change; operate