Job Description

Department - Parks & Recreation

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Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5915 - Lifeguard I

Salary Grade: 2

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $17.37 - $20.41 Per Hour

Pay Range: $17.37 - $23.45 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

• Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

• Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position

The first review of applications will be on 2/20/2026.

This part-time position with rotating days to include weekends, and both day and evening hours, is in the Recreation Division of the Parks & Recreation Department. In this position, you will be responsible for safeguarding all patrons at public swimming pool facilities through observation and intervention. The Lifeguard I ensures safety through rule enforcement and maintenance and sanitation standards. This position could be asked to temporarily supervise the facility in the absence of the Lifeguard III if they are in the chain of command with experience.

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

• Oversees activities at a public swimming pool which includes rule and behavior enforcement;

• Conducts surveillance duties while on stand and intervenes with appropriate water rescues and skills;

• Recognizes and responds effectively to emergency situations by activating and participating in the Emergency Action Plan;

• Attends and participates in all required staff in-services;

• Administers first aid including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED);

• Maintains facility sanitation, cleaning, and pool vacuuming, which includes testing and logging pool water for chemical balance, reporting chemical imbalances and/or safety concerns to the pool supervisor;

• Assists with a variety of aquatic programs which can include swim lessons, junior lifeguarding and swim team, etc.;

• Provides a welcoming environment for all patrons;

• Documents incidents and/or injuries;

• May assist in recording daily participation numbers, collecting basic daily revenue, reconciling daily revenue, and making nightly deposits.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification.

OR:

Currently taking a Pima County Parks and Recreation American Red Cross Lifeguard training course.

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

Licenses and Certifications All positions require American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. If not currently certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard at the time of hire, employee must obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate within the first three months of hire. Employee will not work as a functional Lifeguard providing surveillance and supervision of a County-owned public swimming pool until certification is obtained. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: Per Administrative Procedures 23-31, certified Lifeguard applicants may be employed at age fifteen and six months (15.5) for the purpose of on-boarding and attending required in-house trainings, but will not work as a functional Lifeguard providing surveillance and supervision of a County-owned public swimming pool until age sixteen (16). As a condition of employment or continued employment, positions within this classification may be required to submit to a criminal history background check with state and federal agencies pursuant to A.R.S. 41-1750 and Public Law 92-544. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements: Physical/sensory requirements determined by position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions determined by position.

EEO statement: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.