What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics-Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Water Slide Attendant position at City of Ames, Iowa?
SALARY
See Position Description
LOCATION
Ames, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Part Time or Temporary
JOB NUMBER
25-PRLG-01
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation - Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
10/31/2025
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Aquatics positions!
All aquatic positions listed are for the year-round Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and seasonal Furman Aquatic Center (FAC).
All Aquatic positions are directly accountable to the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or designee, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[This posting is open until filled.
Please upload a copy of all American Red Cross Certifications that you currently hold to your application.
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## Examples of Essential Job Functions
Lifeguard
Pay Range: $14.49-$15.37
Consistently enforce and educate patrons on all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; perform surveillance and rescue techniques; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or utilize AED in an emergency; inspect the facility and report any safety concerns or unsafe conditions or equipment; complete and submit required records and reports; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned; participate in regular in-service training sessions; exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance); complete additional duties as assigned.
Successful candidates[will need to successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course. Which includes online and classroom course work with written exam, and in-water skills consisting of: swimming 300 yards continuously without stopping (not timed), tread water for 2 minutes, timed brick retrieval (in one minute and forty seconds - enter water, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool, swim 20 yards on you back with the brick, exit the pool).
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Swim Instructor
Pay Range: $13.95-$16.43
Teach American Red Cross swimming lessons according to standards per assigned skill level(s); ensure safety of all participants; enforce all aquatic facility polices, rules and regulations; recognize and respond to any emergency situations; evaluate and record participants skills; inspect equipment and facility conditions and report any concerns; complete and submit required reports; and participate in scheduled in-service sessions and/or training; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.
Water Slide Attendant
Pay Range: $12.94-$13.74
Perform first aid and CPR for patrons in accordance with department guidelines and policies; Adhere to safe work practices and procedures; ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of consistency/quality; ability to quickly respond to changing work volume; attend and parti ipate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and related activities; prevent accidents through proper supervision and consistent rule enforcement; respond quickly to emergencies; report any safety concerns; complete any cleaning or maintenance duties as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will need to successfully perform the following skill requirements
See Position Description
LOCATION
Ames, IA
::: {aria-label="Job Type"}
JOB TYPE
:::
Part Time or Temporary
JOB NUMBER
25-PRLG-01
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation - Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
10/31/2025
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Aquatics positions!
All aquatic positions listed are for the year-round Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and seasonal Furman Aquatic Center (FAC).
All Aquatic positions are directly accountable to the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or designee, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
[This posting is open until filled.
Please upload a copy of all American Red Cross Certifications that you currently hold to your application.
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## Examples of Essential Job Functions
Lifeguard
Pay Range: $14.49-$15.37
Consistently enforce and educate patrons on all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; perform surveillance and rescue techniques; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or utilize AED in an emergency; inspect the facility and report any safety concerns or unsafe conditions or equipment; complete and submit required records and reports; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned; participate in regular in-service training sessions; exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance); complete additional duties as assigned.
Successful candidates[will need to successfully complete the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course. Which includes online and classroom course work with written exam, and in-water skills consisting of: swimming 300 yards continuously without stopping (not timed), tread water for 2 minutes, timed brick retrieval (in one minute and forty seconds - enter water, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of the pool, swim 20 yards on you back with the brick, exit the pool).
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Swim Instructor
Pay Range: $13.95-$16.43
Teach American Red Cross swimming lessons according to standards per assigned skill level(s); ensure safety of all participants; enforce all aquatic facility polices, rules and regulations; recognize and respond to any emergency situations; evaluate and record participants skills; inspect equipment and facility conditions and report any concerns; complete and submit required reports; and participate in scheduled in-service sessions and/or training; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.
Water Slide Attendant
Pay Range: $12.94-$13.74
Perform first aid and CPR for patrons in accordance with department guidelines and policies; Adhere to safe work practices and procedures; ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of consistency/quality; ability to quickly respond to changing work volume; attend and parti ipate in staff meetings, in-service trainings, and related activities; prevent accidents through proper supervision and consistent rule enforcement; respond quickly to emergencies; report any safety concerns; complete any cleaning or maintenance duties as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.
Successful candidates will need to successfully perform the following skill requirements
Salary : $13 - $16