Lifeguard - Seasonal Position 2026

The City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation has openings for full time and part time seasonal lifeguards. To qualify the applicants must hold a current lifeguard certification and have the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. POSITION SUMMARY: Maintains safe swimming conditions in the pool, deck, and surrounding areas. Creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with Lancaster Parks & Recreation policies and procedures. Builds positive relationships with members and program participants through effective listening and verbal skills and creatively finds ways to connect them to one another and the Lancaster Parks & Recreation community. Duties & Responsibilities: • Maintains active surveillance of the pool area. • Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with Lancaster Parks & Recreation policies, procedures; completes related reports as required. • Knows, understands, and consistently applies safety rules, policies, and guidelines for the pool and aquatic area. • Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. • Checks the pool for hazardous conditions when arriving • Attends all staff meetings and in-service training. • Maintains clean pool facility including restrooms and trash. • Helps to landscape/mow grass area. • Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum age of 16 • Certifications: Basic life support or professional rescuer CPR/AED, first aid, lifeguard. • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness • Must demonstrate lifeguard skills in accordance with Lancaster Parks & Recreation Standards • Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard. • Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere around the zone of responsibility. • Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness. • See and observe all sections of an assigned zone or area of responsibility. Please note that as a recipient of federal funds, the City of Lancaster is required to comply with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Therefore, the City has a zero-tolerance policy for controlled substances, which includes medical marijuana, a federally scheduled substance. The City of Lancaster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Click Here for an Application

Created: 2026-03-04