Lifeguard II

Pima County•Tucson, AZ

20d•$18 - $25

About The Position

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY OPEN UNTIL FILLED Job Type: Classified Job Classification: 5882 - Lifeguard II Salary Grade: 3 Pay Range Hiring Range: $18.24 - $21.44 Per Hour Pay Range: $18.24 - $24.64 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 teaching learn to swim classes in addition to safeguarding all patrons at public swimming pool facilities through observation and intervention. 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.

Requirements

Current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification AND successful completion of a Pima County held Starfish Aquatics Institute – Swim Instructor certification (SSI) OR successful completion of a Pima County held Starfish Aquatics Institute – Swim Instructor certification (SSI) within the first six months of appointment into this position.
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.

Responsibilities

Conducts swimming lessons in accordance with the Starfish Aquatics Institute methods and procedures
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 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.