Head Lifeguard

Town of Marana•Marana Aquatics and Recreation Center, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Marana is seeking individuals who enjoy swimming and working outdoors and are committed to maintaining a safe environment. The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring for Head Lifeguards for an exciting season working at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center, to help ensure a safe and positive experience for our visitors! This position is defined as a Temporary position. Temporary positions are at-will employees and employment that may be terminated upon the will of the employer or employee at any time with or without cause. StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Training and Certification will be provided by the Town to the hired applicants upon beginning employment.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application close date, October 12, 2026.
Must have previous Lifeguard experience
Must complete a pre-employment physical and pass a 50-pound lift test
Must pass the Town of Marana background check
Must pass fingerprint clearance background check

Nice To Haves

Ability to swim 50 yards without stopping
Ability to swim 50 yards with a rescue tube
Ability to tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands
Ability to retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from bottom of the pool

Responsibilities

Leads Lifeguards in completing day to day operations and monitors Lifeguards ability to stay focused and on task.
Provides leadership and presents a positive role model for Lifeguards to follow.
Provides assistance in activities and aquatic programs; ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the decks; enforce all pool rules regulations and safety standards.
Assists with pool maintenance and inventory supplies.
Provides customer service answering inquiries for aquatic programming and providing information to patrons; Greets patrons arriving at the facility.
Performs rescues.
Practices lifeguard/rescue skills and participates in required in-service trainings.
Monitors facility operations to help prevent accidents and drowning incidents.
Assists with inventory of pool and office supplies.
Maintains high standards of safety and professional skills.
Assists with custodial maintenance and related assignments as needed.
Enforces all pool rules and regulations.
Leads and assists with groups in aquatic programming and events.
Maintains courteous and cooperative interactions with the public at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.