Lifeguard

For fun at work, just add water!  Make a splash this summer working at the Shawnee Municipal pools!  We are currently hiring for outdoor lifeguards to ensure the safety of all patrons and staff within the Shawnee Municipal Pools. Individuals serving in this position are responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations of the facility as well as responding to all emergency situations that may arise in the aquatic environment. Pay for the Lifeguard position begins at $15.00 per hour. Additional compensation is provided for employees who return after each season.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of patrons to the pools by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations.
• Responding quickly to all emergency situations and administering first aid when necessary. 
• Communicating with other Lifeguards and facility staff the need for additional assistance or equipment in an emergency.
• Report suspicious activities to supervisors.
• Enforcing rules and regulations of the facility.  Educating and informing patrons of the rules and regulations of the pool as necessary.
• Complete accurate reports related to the municipal pools and submit them to management in a timely manner.
• Provide a safe, clean and organized environment for patrons.
• Attend weekly in-service training sessions.
• Attend in-service meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other related duties as requested or assigned by the Pool Manager or Aquatics Director.

Education and Experience:

• Must be 15 years of age or older by May 31, 2026
• All candidates must possess the following certifications, or have the ability to obtain them prior to beginning employment:
  • Current Lifeguard Certification (National Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program Certification)
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • AED Certification
  • Oxygen Administration Certification

Supplemental Information:

This is a seasonal, non-benefits eligible position.  The position will be posted until filled.

Contact Rylan Davis, Aquatics Specialist at 913-742-6410 or rdavis@cityofshawnee.org for further information.

Additional Statements:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The City of Shawnee reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities of job descriptions to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. The job description is not a contract or guarantee of employment.

The City of Shawnee complies with federal and state equal opportunity laws. It is the City's policy to provide an equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, socioeconomic status, genetic information, citizenship, veteran status or familial status, or any other basis protected by state or federal law, in regard to hire, training, promotion, transfer, layoff, dismissal, discipline and other conditions of employment. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to apply or further information is needed, please contact Human Resources at (913) 742-6255.

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