Lifeguard II; Part-Time​/Seasonal - Former Oklahoma

Lifeguard II (Part-Time/Seasonal) - Open to Former City of Oklahoma City Employees Only – City Job Description

OPEN TO FORMER CITY OF OKLAHOMA CITY EMPLOYEES ONLY -- RETURNING LIFEGUARDS

PAY

15.00 - $16.25 Hourly

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

Seasonal employment is expected to begin on April 15 and last through October 15, 2026.

PREFERRED LIFEGUARD PROGRAM INCENTIVE: $100.00

To receive the incentive, applicants must:

• Have worked the summer of 2025 as a Lifeguard with the City of Oklahoma City; and
• Submit an application by 11:59 p.m., February 27, 2026; and
• Accept a conditional offer of employment by March 6, 2026; and
• Must have submitted hiring paperwork, including background investigation forms, by the end of business March 20, 2026; and
• Must have completed the drug screening by April 17, 2026; and
• Must have completed all mandatory training, including orientation by May 15, 2026; and
• Must work all scheduled shifts during the week of May 22-28, 2026.

ADDITIONAL

INCENTIVES:

• $200 - Bonus for working 100 hours from May 23 to June 30, 2026.
• $200 - Bonus for working 100 hours from July 1 to July 31, 2026.
• $100 - End of season bonus for working through September 3, 2026.

Note: All approved incentives are contingent upon employee being in good standing without performance issues.

APPLICANT INFORMATION
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This position requires applicants to be at least 16 years of age at the time of application submission.

When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.

Completion of the application questions is required.

Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.

Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.

Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.

Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.

Each application submission is reviewed independently.

POSITION DESIGNATION

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Recreation, Health, and Wellness Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is responsible for functioning as a lead worker at a municipal swimming facility. Typical duties include: performing duties and responsibilities consistent with those of a lifeguard; preparing work schedules and assigning lifeguards to duty stations, and giving instruction in pool operating procedures, rules, safety practices, maintenance, and related matters;

and overseeing lifeguards in the enforcement of safety rules and regulations. The necessary skills, knowledge, and ability and/or licenses and certifications to perform departmental specific tasks must be acquired prior to assuming the duties of the position. Applicants for this position must have completed Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module prior to hire.

Ability to travel is required.

OTHER DETAILS

Note
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This position requires you to be at least 16 years old at the time you make application.

Note: Applicants for the position of Lifeguard must complete Lifeguard Certification as issued by the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, Basic First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer with AED Module within the first month of assuming…