Aquatics Lifeguard

Make a Splash This Summer:
Become a Lifeguard 1 and Keep Your Community Safe!

Are you ready for an exciting and meaningful way to spend your summer? As a Lifeguard 1 for the City of Wichita, you'll be at the heart of the action, helping to ensure our neighborhood pools are safe, fun, and welcoming for everyone. This entry‑level seasonal role is a fantastic opportunity to build lifesaving skills, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to your community—all while having fun in the sun!

In this role, you'll monitor pool areas to prevent hazards, respond quickly to emergencies, and enforce safety rules. You’ll also have a chance to assist with swim lessons, participate in ongoing lifeguard training, and learn about basic pool maintenance. It's the perfect job to build your confidence, develop teamwork and leadership skills, and create positive summer experiences for both you and the patrons you serve.

If you’re 15 or older, love the water, and want to make a difference while having a blast, Lifeguard 1 is the role for you!

The day and hours for this position vary.

• The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2026.
• Neighborhood pools are set to open Monday, May 25, 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates will receive an update on their application status. Candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted for interviews closer to the anticipated hiring timeframe, beginning in March.

• Monitor assigned recreational pool area to detect hazards, disturbances, or safety infractions by practicing preventative lifeguarding.
• Recognize and respond effectively in emergencies.
• Enforce all City of Wichita Parks pools policies and procedures.
• Assist with swim lessons.
• Participate in regular in‑service training.
• Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and in maintenance and operation of pool equipment.
• These examples are not intended to be all‑inclusive. Other job‑related duties may be assigned as needed.
• At no time should any other job duties interfere with the primary responsibilities of a lifeguard: the safety of the patrons.

• Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions received.
• Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 60 lbs up to a 4‑ft height.
• Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up to 80 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to climb steps or ladders.
• Ability to move about quickly and stand, walk, reach, bend, stoop, or squat, as needed to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in unpleasant weather conditions.
• Ability to tolerate airborne nuisances associated with open grounds and windy conditions.
• Ability to climb onto and sit on a lifeguard tower for extended periods of time.
• Ability to physically perform lifeguarding activities, including techniques of swimmer rescue.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• Must be at least 15 years old or older.
• Applicants must satisfactorily demonstrate required skills including swimming, CPR‑PR and first aid.
• Must receive Red Cross Lifeguard training by June 25, or within 90 days of employment, whichever comes first.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

• Preferred to have a current American Red Cross CPR‑PR, First Aid, and LGT certifications.

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of a criminal record check.