Aquatics Lifeguard II (Part-Time)

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**The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.**

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**Dive into a Rewarding Summer!**

Are you looking for a rewarding and dynamic opportunity to gain hands-on

experience while ensuring the safety of others? As a Lifeguard 2 for the

City of Wichita, youll play an essential role in keeping our

neighborhood pools safe and fun for all patrons. This entry-level

seasonal position offers you the chance to enhance your lifeguarding

skills, gain public contact experience, and contribute to a positive,

engaging environment for pool-goers of all ages.

You will actively monitor pool areas to prevent and respond to

emergencies, enforce safety policies, and assist in swim lessons and

swim team activities. This position also offers valuable opportunities

for growth, including participation in regular in-service training,

learning how to handle pool equipment, and providing assistance with

pool maintenance. If youre looking to develop leadership skills in a

supportive, team-oriented environment while making a difference, this

role is for you!

**2026 Important Dates**

• The interview process is scheduled to begin in early March 2026.
• Save the date! 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.

• \*\*Posting may close at any time\*\***
  
  

**Examples of Work Performed**

• 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
• Instruct assigned Swim Lessons
• Assist as needed in City of Wichita Swim Teams
• Participate in regular in-service training
• Assist in cleaning the facility and related areas and 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

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**Requirements of Work**

• Ability to listen to, read, interpret, and apply instructions
  
  

received

• Ability to lift empty containers weighing up to 50lbs up to a 4 ft
  
  

height

• Ability to lift and move large, sometimes bulky objects weighing up
  
  

to 80lbs 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 life guarding activities, including
  
  

techniques of swimmer rescue

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with
  
  

associates and the public

Offers of employment are contingent upon passing American Red Cross

Lifeguard training, drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of

a criminal record check.

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