Seasonal Lifeguard SE Salary $14.14 Hourly Location Multiple Locations Job Type Seasonal Job Number 2026-00022 Department Parks, Recreation & Community Services Division Aquatics Indoor & Outdoor Opening Date 03/02/2026
Description Benefits Questions
Position Summary Lifeguards monitor activities and ensure the safety of swimmers at aquatic facilities, responding to emergency situations. Lifeguards participate in swimming pool/facility safety and maintenance activities.
Seasonal Lifeguards are only employed to work 10 to 12 weeks during the Summer Season, and may be assigned to work in either an indoor or outdoor facility. This is a Safety Sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Education, Training, Experience, Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
Education / higher education: Should have completed High School Freshman year Other requirements: If a student in High School, must be at least 15 years of age. Must be able to swim at least 1500 yards and tread water for several minutes (will be tested every two weeks). Education and/or experience preferences: Prefer prior experience as a Junior Lifeguard Driver's License requirement: None Required Endorsements: none
Note -- For any driver, driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards. Required certifications, licenses or registrations: Must be able to complete the following American Red Cross / Jeff Ellis & Assoc. courses: Lifeguard, Learn to Swim Instructor, CPR, AED and First Aid Preferred certifications, licenses or registrations: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge: Lifeguarding and lifesaving techniques and procedures. Skills: To identify hazards, unsafe behaviors, and swimmers in distress and properly address each situation, preserving life and safety. Must have excellent public relations and customer service skills. Abilities: Ability to lift items to 49 pounds frequently. Ability to swim at least 1500 yards (will be tested every two weeks). Interaction with Groups/Agencies/Entities: Will interact with other City staff, taking direction and providing information; will interact with facility patrons and swimmers, providing direction, guidance, instruction and enforcing rules and regulations.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this position. The omission of specific functions does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs lifeguarding and instructional duties, warning swimmers of improper activities and hazards. Responds to emergencies, rescuing persons in distress or in danger of drowning; provides rescue breathing, CPR, AED or First Aid. Follows and enforces rules and regulations, maintaining facility order and safety. Notifies management of accidents, rescues or problems. Assists in facility and pool safety and maintenance activities, including grounds, lobby, bathrooms and party room. Monitors facility, including bathrooms and locker rooms, for cleanliness and supply needs. Conducts tests to determine water quality. Maintains/completes chemical logs, hourly count logs and periodic/special reports as requested. Maintains up-to-date rescue knowledge, skills, abilities and procedures in the aquatic industry. Provides swim instruction to swim lesson participants at all swim levels. Plans and prepared curriculum for swim lessons. Responds to questions asked by pool users.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Will you OR have you completed Freshman year of High School by June 1, 2025? Yes No
02 Are you at least 15 years of age? Yes No
03 Are you able to swim at least 1500 yards and tread water for several minutes? Yes No
Required Question Employer City of Rio Rancho Address 3200 Civic Center Circle NE Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87144 Phone 505-896-8750 Website https://rrnm.gov/