Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Seasonal Lifeguard - Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Des Moines, IA

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Job Number

8445.10.2026

Department

Parks

Division

PK201261 - PK Pools

Opening Date

10/15/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 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

General Statement of Duties

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.

Positions are available at the following recreation center: Reichardt Community Recreation Center

Application Process: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted until such time a sufficient number of qualified applications is received to fill the positions.

Approximate employment duration: Approximately 40 hours per week. Assigned work hours between 8:00 AM and 7:30 PM including weekends from December 2026 - March 2027.

Note: Hiring preference is given to applicants having the ability to work consistently throughout the season and who hold a current lifeguard certification.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Must be 15 years of age and able to secure a work permit.

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 March 31, 2027.
• 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 December 4 -6, 2026). The registration fee will be waived for those who work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through January 31, 2027. Those who do not work as a Lifeguard for the City of Des Moines through January 31, 2027 will be required to pay a pro-rated amount for the certification training. Alternatively, lifeguard classes are offered year round throughout the community.

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 March 31, 2027.

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

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 or will you be at least 15 years of age on or before December 1, 2026?

• Yes
• No

02

Were you employed by the City of Des Moines during the 2026 Summer Employment Season?

• 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 1200 Locust Street, Des Moines IA 50309, or email to humanresources@dmgov.org
• No - I am signed up for a class somewhere else
• No - I want to take my lifeguard class for FREE and work for the City of Des Moines (free for those who work through January 31, 2027)

04

If you are currently a certified lifeguard, please list the expiration date of your Lifeguard certification (must be valid through March 31, 2027).

05

If you are not currently Lifeguard certified, please list the date you will complete your Lifeguard Training course. (For more information regarding certifications, please contact the American Red Cross, YMCA, IAPRA.org, or dmparks.org).

06

Please indicate the date you are available to begin work and your anticipated final date of work.

07

Where did you hear about this job? Please select all that apply.

• City of Des Moines website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Job Opening Website such as Indeed, CareerBuilder, GovernmentJobs, Unemployment, etc.
• Current/Former Employee
• School
• Newspaper/Print Ad
• Radio
• Television
• Billboard
• On-site Signage
• Email
• Friend, Family, or word-of-mouth (non-Employee)
• Neighborhood Association
• City Source
• Aquatic Brochure or Program Guide
• Unemployment Office
• Other (please specify below)

08

If "other" please provide details on where you heard about this job.

Required Question

Employer City of Des Moines

Address 1200 Locust St.

Des Moines, Iowa, 50309

Phone (515) 283-4213

Website http://www.dsm.city