Aquatics Lifeguard (Seasonal) Salary $16.50 - $22.00 Hourly
Location: Lincoln, NE Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 202600054S Department: Parks and Recreation Department Division: Recreation Opening Date: January 26, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous
Description: Benefits Questions Job Posting Information
Love the water? Want a summer job where you stay active, meet great people, and help keep your community safe? The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for seasonal Aquatics Lifeguards to join our team at the Lincoln Public Pools for an exciting summer season! If you're ready to blow the whistle, make a splash, and be part of a team that keeps summer fun safe, Apply today.
Season starts May 25 and ends August 9. Must be available for skill testing and training in May.
Applicants may indicate the swimming pool of their choice:
• Arnold Heights - 4000 N.W. 46th Street • Ballard - 3901 N. 66th Street • Belmont - 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden - 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Highlands - 5511 N.W. 12th Street • Irvingdale - 1900 Van Dorn Street • Star City Shores - 4375 S. 33rd Street • University Place - 2000 N. 48th Street • Woods - 33rd & J Streets
What Youll Be Doing:
• Actively monitoring pool areas to ensure safety • Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies • Enforcing pool rules in a fair and courteous manner to maintain a fun, safe environment • Providing excellent customer service to swimmers and guests • Participating in required training and skills testing
What Were Looking For:
• Ability to deal fairly and courteously with the public • Great communication, and customer service skills • Ability to deal fairly, professionally, and courteously with the public
Compensation and Pay: Starting at $16.50 per hour. Pay is issued by direct deposit only. Candidates must have a valid bank account registered in their name in order to receive wages.
*This is an unclassified (seasonal) position and not eligible for benefits.
Schedule: Variable hours between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. daily. Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 16 years of age or older prior to May 23, 2026. Must maintain current Lifeguard Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Card throughout employment.
Click HERE to learn more about Lincoln Public Pools!
The Parks and Recreation department is FUNdamental to Lincoln. Our team manages 168 parks, 185.9 miles of trails, 97 playgrounds, over 83,000 street trees, nine public pools, six recreation centers, five golf (and disc golf) courses, five dog runs, a nature center, and beautiful public gardens. Our programs include recreation summer day camps, before and after school programs, clubs and classes for individuals with special needs, adult and youth team sports, nature-based classes and events, swimming lessons, wellness and fitness classes for all ages, and a variety of free events and classes for all ages. Temporary, on call, and seasonal positions with the City are not eligible for benefits.
Application Completion Acknowledgement
To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.
02 I understand that this is an unclassified position and not eligible for benefits. Yes No
03 Indicate the swimming pool for which you want to be considered. (Check all that apply)
• Arnold Heights - 4000 N.W. 46th Street • Ballard - 3901 N. 66th Street • Belmont - 12th & Manatt Streets • Eden - 4400 Antelope Creek Road • Highlands - 5511 N.W. 12th Street • Irvingdale - 1900 Van Dorn Street • Star City Shores - 4375 S. 33rd Street • University Place - 2000 N. 48th Street • Woods - 33rd & J Streets
04 Will you be 16 years of age or older by May 23, 2026? Yes No
05 Do you hold a current Lifeguard Certification? Yes No
06 If yes, what is the expiration date and Certificate ID? if not applicable, enter N/A.
07 I understand that I must maintain a current Lifeguard Certification and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Card throughout employment. Yes No
08 Will you be available for skill testing and training in May? Yes No
09 How many hours a week would you like to work? 5-10 10-20 20-30 30+
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Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm