Lifeguard/Instructor (PT) - Various Assignments

City of Scottsdale•Scottsdale, AZ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Dive into a job that’s equal parts sunshine, splashes, and serious fun! Scottsdale Aquatics is looking for lifeguards and swim instructors who can stay alert while bringing confidence, energy, and heart to the pool deck. In this role, you’ll supervise and instruct swimmers of all ages in both swimming and diving activities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment. You may also rotate through occasional cashier duties to support daily operations. Ready to bring your skills, enthusiasm, and love of the water to the team that keeps Scottsdale’s pools running smoothly? Jump in and start your path toward a role that’s meaningful, rewarding, and full of sunny days on deck. Please note: Lifeguards/Instructors must be at least 15 years of age at time of hire. Part-time positions offer limited, legally required benefits and are unclassified, at-will roles serving at the discretion of the city. Interviews and skills testing will occur periodically as applications are received. This recruitment will be used to fill part-time positions at all four aquatic centers as needed. Applicants without a current lifeguard certification must successfully complete the StarGuard Lifeguard Certification course offered by the City of Scottsdale. Work schedules vary depending on the needs of the aquatic center, and typically require some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs. Click here for information on pool locations. Click here for information on becoming a lifeguard. The City of Scottsdale is proud to announce that they will reimburse an individual for the full cost of the StarGuard Lifeguard Certification, so long as they meet the following criteria: Valid lifeguarding certification must be issued by StarGuard and class taken with the City of Scottsdale. Must provide Active Net account name/number used to purchase lifeguarding class. An employee must be a quality performer for the first 90 consecutive days from date of hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age at time of hire.
Possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications or current StarGuard Lifeguard Certification at the time of hire.
Instructor must possess a current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification or Starfish Swim Instructor certification, current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training/First Aid and American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications or current StarGuard Lifeguard Certification at the time of hire.
Proof of current certifications or proof of enrollment in StarGuard Lifeguard Certification must be shown at time of interview.
Must reside in the State of Arizona during active employment.

Nice To Haves

Applicants without a current lifeguard certification must successfully complete the StarGuard Lifeguard Certification course offered by the City of Scottsdale.

Responsibilities

Supervise and instruct swimmers of all ages in both swimming and diving activities.
Ensure a safe and welcoming environment.
Rotate through occasional cashier duties to support daily operations.