Lifeguard (Outdoor Education) (Seasonal) (Vacancy)

Lifeguard (Outdoor Education) Seasonal position available. Assists summer camp participants with safety and introductory paddling instruction. Protects users of a public pool from injury and enforces regulations to prevent accidents. This position will work as camp staff at the Reservoir Quest Summer Camp, located on the O'Shaughnessy Reservoir. This is for summer employment starting May 26th. Examples of work include watching the swimming pool to direct water safety and prevent accidents, monitoring swimmers' abilities, recognizing and reacting to swimmers in distress, making rescues and administering first aid and CPR as needed, providing swimming instructions at all skill levels, maintaining order and discipline of participants, cleaning the pool and surrounding areas, and learning to check and record water quality. Minimum qualifications include a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid Basics. Alternatively, a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificate, 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 a valid American Red Cross First Aid Basics Certificate are required. For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Melissa Michel-Thomas at Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, 1111 East Broad St., Columbus, Ohio 43205. Phone: (614) 645-7539, Email: The City of Columbus offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, wellness program, and tuition reimbursement. Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206.

Created: 2026-03-04