Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time

Lifeguard - Permanent Less than Half Time

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Regular Less than Half-Time

Job Number

8445.2.2026

Department

Parks

Division

PK201299 - PK Reichardt Community Center

Opening Date

02/04/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 4:00 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Non

Occupational Group

Non-Civil Service

Location of Vacancy

Parks and Recreation

Recruitment

Entrance

Selection Method

Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 at the time of application.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Distinguishing Features of the Class

Under general supervision, to safeguard swimming pool/aquatic center

patrons in various water areas and depths of aquatic facilities, and to ensure proper use of pool area.

This is a Permanent Part Time position (20 - 29 hours a week) and will be all year round at the Reichardt Community Recreation Center and various outdoor pools in the summer.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Must be 15 years of age and able to secure a work permit.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen prior to employment.

Required Special Qualifications

• Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain required certifications by employment start date.

• Certifications may be obtained through the American Red Cross and must be valid through September 02, 2026.

• Candidates accepting a conditional offer of employment as a Lifeguard with the City of Des Moines will be offered the opportunity to take the Lifeguard training class through the City of Des Moines (class dates TBD). The registration fee will be waived for those who work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 15, 2026. Those who do not work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through August 15, 2026 will be required to pay a pro-rated amount for the certification training. Alternatively, lifeguard classes are offered year round throughout the community.

• Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.

• Passing a pre-employment physical and drug screen is required prior to employment.

If you have current certifications such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and/or First Aid, please attach these to your application. Candidates are required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or have the ability to obtain the required certifications by employment start date. Lifeguard Training and CPR certifications must be valid through September 02, 2026.

Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks. Passing of a pre-employment physical and drug screen are required prior to hire.

ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL ALIENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. AA/EOE

Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

• Enforces all rules and regulations regarding public health and safety;
• Warns patrons against hazardous practices and instructs patrons on facility rules;
• Assists persons in distress by applying lifeguarding techniques and performing water rescues;
• Applies First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation as needed. Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents or hazards in all water areas and depths of aquatic facilities;
• Possess and utilize superior customer service skills;
• Assists with maintenance work on or around the aquatic facilities;
• Performs cleaning duties relative to opening, operating, and closing the facilities as well as vacuuming the pool, cleaning floors, counters, restrooms, decks and landscaped areas;
• Lifeguards may be required to work before or after public swimming hours for special aquatic programs or facility rentals.

This positions receives only mandatory benefits.

01

Are you 15 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

I understand that this is a permanent less than half time position that can work up to 19 of hours per week.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently certified as a Lifeguard?

• Yes. A copy of your certification is required to verify application qualification and may be submitted to Human Resources via fax to (515) 237-1680, mail or in-person to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines IA 50317, or email to humanresources@dmgov.org
• No- I am signed up for a class somewhere else

04

Describe any experience you have as a lifeguard including where this experience was obtained and duration of experience. If no experience, indicate "none".

05

List additional information that may be helpful in considering your application.

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city