Lifeguard​/Swim Instructor

The City of Dublin is hiring! We are now accepting applications for seasonal employment (Summer 2026) at The Wave. Interested individuals are strongly encouraged to apply early. This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time without notice once sufficient qualified applications have been reviewed. The 2026 Summer Water Park season runs from May 9, 2026 to September 7, 2026.

The expected start date for this position is May 9, 2026.

Swim tests and interviews will be conducted on-site at the job fair on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Please bring swim attire and be prepared to take the swim tests. The two assessments below will be evaluated by an American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and participants must pass BOTH assessments to qualify for the position and for the American Red Cross Lifeguard certification class (provided by the City of Dublin prior to start date).

Under general supervision, provides aquatic safety and supervision for aquatic facility patrons; monitors activities in the water, pool decks, and ancillary areas of aquatic complexes to ensure the safety and well‑being of patrons; learns, explains, and enforces safe aquatic programs and pool policies, regulations, and rules; performs rescues and administers first aid, CPR, and AED as necessary; and provides instruction in all levels of swimming and other aquatics programs.

This is an entry‑level classification within a two-level Lifeguard structure. Incumbents in this class perform aquatic safety, surveillance, and emergency response duties under general supervision while learning departmental policies, procedures, and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs). This classification provides program, facility, and customer service support while ensuring aquatic activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established rules, regulations, and certification standards.

Received general supervision from a Recreation Coordinator, Pool Manager, Head Lifeguard, or other designated supervisory staff.

This classification does not exercise direct supervisory responsibility.

The following duties are typical for this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment.

• Monitor pool, water slide, and surrounding aquatic areas to ensure patron safety and compliance with City swimming pool rules and regulations.
• Enforce pool rules, regulations, and safety guidelines to ensure orderly conduct and safe facility use by patrons.
• Recognize emergency situations and respond promptly by performing water rescues, first aid, CPR, AED, and other lifesaving techniques in accordance with established EAPs.
• Conduct safety checks of pools, waterslides, and surrounding areas prior to and during operation to ensure safe and clean conditions.
• Provide customer service by assisting patrons, answering questions, and explaining facility rules, schedules, and procedures in a courteous and professional manner.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Assist staff and patrons with the proper use of City aquatic facilities and equipment.
• Enforce swimming pool rules and regulations, including ensuring orderly conduct of swim team and pool patrons.
• Assist in providing instruction and coaching for a variety of swimming classes and activities for all ages and ability levels.
• Assist swimmers who are in distress and provide emergency assistance as appropriate.
• Assist with maintaining pool and aquatic facility areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition, including basic custodial tasks as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities in qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

There is no educational requirement for this class; completion of two (2) years of high school or equivalent is…