Lifeguard, Shallow Water Guard, and Swim Lesson Instructor; Part-time - Aquatics Season

About This Position

The City is offering a $1,000 hiring incentive for Swim Instructors, $750 for Lifeguards and Shallow Water Lifeguards which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55. To receive the pay, you must be a certified lifeguard, work the entire summer through Labor Day weekend, and finish in good standing. Eligible certified lifeguards will receive payment at the end of the 2026 pool season.

Open during the summer months, City of Phoenix pools are a great place to learn how to swim, attend a special event, exercise, or just cool off. City of Phoenix pools offer a variety of swimming lessons, programs and activities for every age and ability level. Public pools are open six days a week and are closed on Fridays starting Memorial Day Weekend.

The schedule allows pools to be opened through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.

Make a splash and earn some cash. We are recruiting for the 2026 part time summer Aquatics positions of Lifeguard, Shallow Water lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor. Certification classes are required for Lifeguard, Shallow Water lifeguard and Swim Lesson Instructor positions. Certification requirements are listed below.

• Shallow Water Lifeguard $16.88 per hour
• Lifeguard $17.72 per hour
• Swim Lesson Instructor $19.54 per hour

Seasonal part-time employees will work up to 40 hours during the summer and are not eligible for the full package of benefits.

• Must be 15 years old to receive your lifeguard certification. Duties include preventing accidents through the enforcement of policies and rules and performing rescue procedures for anyone in trouble; and providing emergency care to guests in emergency situations (i.e., CPR, Rescue Breathing and/or first aid).
• Requires the following certifications:
  Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED by the date you take the water skills demonstration test (certification class information provided below).

• Must be 15 years old to receive your swim lesson instructor certification. Duties include instructing swim lessons, specialty classes, and water safety programs; and instructing and coaching recreational team practices, meets, and events.
• Requires the following certification:
  Swimming Lesson Instructor.

• Have the ability to move heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds over distances more than 20 feet.
• These positions are TEMPORARY summer positions spanning approximately 14 weeks. Incumbents must be available to work each weekend in May and for the entire aquatics swim season beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
• No more than ten days off may be requested during this period.
• You may be required to work any shift, any day of the week, at any of the city's outdoor pools and facilities throughout the summer aquatic season.
• The working conditions will include heat, sun exposure, and evaporative cooling systems.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.

Certification classes are required for a Lifeguard or Swim Lesson Instructor position. We will accept certifications from Star Guard Elite (SGE) and Starfish Aquatic Institute (SAI).

The Parks Department will be conducting Lifeguard training classes beginning in November through March. The schedule of classes is updated frequently so please check the class list on their website:

• Star Guard classes  .
• Swim Lesson Instructor classes  .
• The website may also be accessed enix.gov/parks >
  Register for a Class or Program >
  View and register online for classes and programs.

Applications are now being accepted to fill seasonal positions. Priority will be given to applications received by March 16, 2026. Eligibility for this classification will end at the close of the aquatic season on September 7, 2026.

Apply online by completing the required information /jobs. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

Lifeguard, JC:41010, # 60255, 12/22/25, expires 09/01/26, MR, Benefits:

None

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