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City of Des Moines Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time in Des Moines, Iowa
Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
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Head Lifeguard - Permanent Part Time
Salary
$16.50 - $17.50 Hourly
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job Type
Regular Half-Time
Job Number
8472.2.2026
Department
Parks
Division
PK201261 - PK Pools
Opening Date
02/04/2026
Closing Date
6/1/2026 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 patrons, to insure proper use of pool facilities, to assign lifeguards and maintain lifeguard schedules, and to assume pool responsibility in the absence of the Recreation Program Supervisor.
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 at least 18 years old.
Prior Lifeguard or Swimming Instructor experience preferred.
Required Special Qualifications
Valid driver's license or equivalent mobility required.
- If possess an out-of-state Driver's License, submittal of driving records is required. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 at the time of application.
Candidates are to required to possess a valid and current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR Certification or have the ability to obtain required certifications by employment date.
Certifications may be obtained through the American Red Cross and must be valid through September 02, 2026.
If you have current certifications such as American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR, AED and/or First Aid, please attach these to your application.
Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and driving record background checks.
ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LEGAL ALIENS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HIRE. AA/EOE
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
Performs all duties of the Lifeguard position;
Maintains constant watch for accidents or potential accidents at a swimming pool;
Enforces rules governing the conduct of persons at a swimming pool, warning patrons against hazardous practices;
Possess and utilize superior customer services skills;
Assists persons in distress by application of safety techniques, resuscitation and First Aid administration;
Assists with maintenance work on or around the swimming pool;
Assumes responsibility of assigning daily tasks to the guard staff;
Assumes managerial tasks in the absence of the manager;
Performs related work as required.