What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard (Aquatics) (Seasonal) (Vacancy) position at City of Columbus, OH?
Lifeguard (Aquatics) (Seasonal) (Vacancy)
Salary
$15.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location
Varies by position
Job Type
Part-time Seasonal Limitation
Job Number
26-3183-V2
Department
51 Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Division
Recreation and Parks
Opening Date
02/02/2026
Closing Date
6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Definition
Under immediate supervision, is responsible for, on a seasonal basis, protecting users of a public pool from injury and for enforcing regulations in connection with the prevention of accidents; performs related duties as required.
Examples of Work
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)
Watches the swimming pool in order to direct water safety and prevent accidents;
Monitors all swimmers abilities to assure they stay in water depths based on their skill levels;
Watches for and recognizes a swimmer in distress and reacts to the situation;
Remains alert to make rescues and administer first aid and CPR as needed;
Assists in providing swimming instructions at all skill levels;
Maintains order and discipline of participants;
Collects glass and debris from the bottom of the pool and walks through various areas to include inside and outside the fence, to ensure the areas are free of dangerous debris;
Cleans pool, scrubs decks, cleans water filters, scrapes gutters, cleans restrooms, and all areas of bathhouse;
Learns to check, interpret and record chlorine residual, PH, alkalinity and bacterial content of swimming pool water.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics.
OR
Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate; AND, possession of a valid American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Certificate or completion of the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Course; AND, possession of a valid American Red Cross First Aid Basics Certificate.
Test/Job Contact Information
Recruitment #: 26-3183-V2
Employment Type: Part-time Seasonal Limitation
Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:
Melissa Michel-Thomas
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
1111 East Broad St.
Columbus, Ohio 43205
P: (614) 645-7539
E: MNMichel-Thomas@columbus.gov
The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Employer
City of Columbus
Address
77 N. Front Street, Suite 330
Columbus, Ohio, 43215
Phone
(614) 645-8301
Website
https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission