Lifeguard Positions -Part-Time/Seasonal*

Position Overview

*This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.

Click the job titles below to view the complete job descriptions:

Lifeguard

Lifeguard/Aquatic Safety Instructor

Senior Lifeguard

Why join Team Henderson?
For the exciting opportunity to become part of a premier organization where you can make friends, have fun, and get paid!

What will you earn?
Lifeguard - starting at $15.00 per hour*

Lifeguard/Aquatic Safety Instructor - starting at $16.25 per hour*

Senior Lifeguard - starting at $17.00 per hour*

* Positions which are eligible for PERS benefits may have a slightly reduced hourly rate.

(Note that this is a part-time hourly position and does not include health/medical benefits.)

What type of work will you be doing?
Lifeguards are responsible for observing swimmers and patrons who are using our aquatics facilities and outdoor/activity pools. You will be expected to perform water rescues, assist persons in distress, and administer first-aid when necessary. You will also perform routine safety checks and maintain the cleanliness of our facilities and pools.

In addition to Lifeguard duties, Lifeguard/Aquatic Safety Instructors teach water safety, swimming, diving, and other aquatics classes to the public and perform all Lifeguard job functions.Senior Lifeguard is a critical leadership role responsible for the supervision of part-time staff, monitoring pool conditions, and ensuring all safety protocols are being followed.

No lifeguard certification? We will give you FREE* training!

*If you work a minimum of 200 total hours from the day you begin working for the Aquatics Division or from Memorial Day through Labor Day of the same calendar year that you are hired, lifeguard training and certification costs will be covered by the City! Please note, that the City may hold your certification document until you meet the 200 hour requirement which means you cannot transfer your certification to another employer. If you have Starfish Aquatics Institute or American Red Cross certifications, you will be required to attend a course provided by the City to transition your existing certifications to StarGuard and American Health & Safety Institute certifications prior to beginning work as a Lifeguard.

What kind of shifts/hours can you expect to work?
We have a range of program hours and do our best to provide scheduling flexibility dependent on your availability and where we need you to work.

• Annual average of 19 hours per-week (maximum per year 988 hours)
• Potentially 40 hours per-week during the summer season (May-August)
• Work hours may vary and include early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, and/or split shifts (example: before and after school)

Where will you work?
Work locations and assignments are subject to change and are based on department needs. You may be required to work at different aquatic facilities or pools within the same work day or work week. Although you don't need a driver's license to be a lifeguard, you must have regular and reliable transportation to get to your assigned work location. Click here for an overview of our aquatic centers and pools.

What happens after you apply?

• Your application will be reviewed to make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this position.
• Your application will be active throughout the duration of this job bulletin until the specified closing date and time. You may be contacted at any time during the posting window.
• If your application isn't selected to move forward in this opening, you will have an opportunity to apply again during the next job bulletin posting.

How will you be contacted for an interview opportunity?

• Please make sure your application includes a valid email address that you check regularly and a current phone number that is set up for voicemail, and please regularly check/clear your voice mailbox so we can leave you a message.
• We encourage you to sign up to receive SMS/text messages - you can opt-in when you apply!

Applicants invited to interview must successfully complete the following prerequisite swim test in order to move forward in the hiring process:

• 50-yard continuous swim with head above water (unassisted)
• 50-yard continuous swim with head above water (assisted with rescue tube)
• 1-minute water tread (without use of hands or arms)
• Retrieval of 10-pound object from 7 - 13 feet of water depth

This is a safety-sensitive position, which means that you are subject to drug testing if we offer you a position, as detailed under NRS 613(1)(d).

Minimum Qualifications

Lifeguard:

• Must be 16 years of age at the time of application.
• Must possess StarGuard Elite® or equivalent certifications in the following areas
  within thirty (30) days of hire:
  • Lifeguard
  • First Aid
  • Bloodborne Pathogens
  • CPR
  • Emergency Oxygen

All required certifications as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required by the City, must be obtained and maintained as a condition of continued employment and may be at the incumbent's expense. Lifeguard/Aquatic Safety Instructor:

• In addition to the Lifeguard minimum qualifications you will also need StarGuard Elite® or equivalent certification at time of application :
  • Swim Lesson Instruction

Senior Lifeguard:
In addition to the Lifeguard & Lifeguard/Aquatic Safety Instructor minimum qualifications, you will also need:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire
• High school diploma within three (3) months of hire
• One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard and/or swim instructor, preferably working in an aquatics recreation program
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada, or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Must possess StarGuard Elite® or equivalent certifications in the following areas at within three (3) months of hire:
  • Lifeguard Instructor

Selection Process

You will be contacted by email or phone during the application and hiring process. It is your responsibility to check the email and voicemail for the contact information that you provided on your application. We can't leave you a message if your voicemail is not set up or is full, so please make sure that you set up, check, and clear out your voicemail during the application and hiring process.

Please add prjobs@cityofhenderson.com, noreply@governmentjobs.com, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address book to prevent any emails from going to your Spam/Junk folder.

Employment with the City may be subject to the successful completion of a post offer background investigation, medical/physical examination, and a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

The City of Henderson offers part time employees a flexible work schedule and competitive salaries.

Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

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