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Lifeguard

City of Española
Espanola, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/12/2027
Under the supervision of the Recreation Program Supervisor or designee, this position is responsible for swimmer/patron safety by supervising and or teaching swimmers water safety classes, enforcing swimming pool rules, and for basic pool maintenance.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire
  • Must have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, First Aid and CPR certification
  • Preferred are current Water Safety Instructor and Emergency Water Safety certificates issued by the American Red Cross (WSI required if performing instructor duties)
  • Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), exception for full-time high school students; must be at least 16 years of age
  • Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance carrier


Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire 2. Must have, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, First Aid and CPR certification 3. Preferred are current Water Safety Instructor and Emergency Water Safety certificates issued by the American Red Cross (WSI required if performing instructor duties) 4. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent (GED), exception for full-time high school students; must be at least 16 years of age 5. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico driver’s license and be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance carrier

Special Requirements

Must possess a current Lifeguard certification issued by American Red Cross at time of hire

Miscellaneous Information

Excellent benefit package includes 13 paid holidays per year; vacation and sick leave accruals; PERA defined benefit pension (City pays 75% of total contribution); affordable health, dental, vision, disability insurance (City pays 75% of health insurance premiums for employee and dependents); City provides basic life insurance for employee.


Job Details

Category
Community Services Department
Status
Open
Salary
$15.30 per hour plus benefits
Posted
September 29, 2026
Closing
Open Until Filled

Salary : $15

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