Lifeguard, Temporary

Salary: $25.00 Hourly Location : Glendale, AZ Job Type: Temporary Job Number: 2026-04541 Department: Parks And Recreation MUNIS- Org Description: Foothills Recreation Center Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Closing Date: 3/23/2026 11:59 PM Arizona Hours per Week: 19 DescriptionAbout Us:The City of Glendale Parks and Recreation Department is split into two distinct areas: The Parks Division manages and maintains all public parks, open spaces, trails, storm water retention basins, landscaping at municipal facilities and Thunderbird Conservation Park. The Division is also responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of park and facility use. The Recreation Division offers opportunities to enhance the social, physical, mental and economic health of our community through a variety of diverse recreation programs and facilities. Recreation programs and events are held at the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center, the Glendale Adult Center, Historic Sahuaro Ranch, the five community centers and at basketball, tennis, skate courts and other recreation facilities throughout the city. The Role: The first review of applications for Summer 2026 will occur on March 20, 2026. Interview Day is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026. Candidates will be evaluated on a variety of skills both in the water and on land. Applicants should plan to keep this date available, as it may be the only interview opportunity. Candidates who are invited but do not attend the skills testing may forfeit further consideration. Interview invitations will be sent no later than March 26, 2026. Interview capacity may be limited based on the City's hiring needs. Notifications of job offers for candidates who interview are anticipated by April 11, 2026. The City of Glendale Aquatics Center is hiring for Temporary Aquatics Lifeguard positions. Applicants must be available for the primary summer season, which runs from mid-May through early September. Opportunities may also be available within our year-round aquatics operations. Required training sessions for individuals selected for hire will be scheduled as needed. The listed positions for summer positions are up to 40 hours per week for up to 14 weeks with no benefits as well as a possible opportunity to work up to 20 hours per week for up to the remaining 38 weeks in the year with no benefits. The summer jobs will be performed at both our Rose Lane Aquatics Center (5003 West Marlette Ave, 85301) as well as our Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (5600 West Union Hills Drive, 85308). If selected to work winter lifeguarding from August 2026 through May 2027, that location will be at our Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (5600 West Union Hills Drive, 85308). Staff are required to work at either location as assigned. You are hired to the City of Glendale Aquatics Staff, not to a specific pool. Aquatics positions within the City of Glendale require certifications BEFORE hiring. City of Glendale offerings for Lifeguard Training for new Lifeguards typically occurs between February 2026 to March 2026, but we do accept trainings from other entities that teach Lifeguarding from American Red Cross or StarGuard. American Red Cross is preferred. If you are not Lifeguard certified, you can register with the City of Glendale Aquatics Division to become a certified Lifeguard at: Additional Information:Hours: Up to 40 hours per week, scheduled as needed Hourly rate: $25.00 FLSA status: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week) Work locations: Rose Lane Aquatics Center (5003 West Marlette Ave, 85301) as well as our Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (5600 West Union Hills Drive, 85308) Sick Time: Accrues at .034 hours per-hour-paid Why Choose Glendale: The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at State Farm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future. Essential Functions Under the direction of the Aquatics Coordinator, Pool Manager, Assistant Manager, and the Head Guard the Temporary Aquatics Lifeguard will: Be responsible for the day-to-day safe pool operations. Be responsible for keeping certifications up-to-date and valid in lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid training as well as public safety and rescues. Perform rescues and/or maintain crowd control during emergency situations by responding quickly and calmly. Maintain high standards of safety and skills/in-service training. Be familiar with and implement pool rules and regulations. Exhibit a friendly, critical details, and concise communication skills verbally and written. Maintain welcoming, firm, and consistent customer service practices with staff and patrons. Be knowledgeable and able to communicate details of City of Glendale Aquatics programs to patrons as well as other staff members. Monitor own schedules, hour limits, and report schedule adjustments to management as needed. Monitor facility functions to prevent accidents, drowning, and near drowning as well as report any oddities that should be addressed by management and / or maintenance. Monitor the activities of swimmers and patrons to detect and address problem areas. Perform rescue techniques and render first aid during emergency and non-emergency situations. Complete accurate and honest daily / weekly timecards, hours worked reports in MUNIS, accident reports, incident reports and inventory reports on time. Do the custodial cleaning of pool facility, including but not limited to restrooms, changing rooms, staff areas, decks, the pool, etc. Maintain adequate endurance and fitness through swimming and exercise. Assure the timely opening and closing of the facility. Become familiar with city rules and regulations for employees and patrons and be able to communicate these rules and regulations. Know the proper use of job-related tools such as a whistle, megaphone, rescue tube, and first aid equipment, among other tools. Only if Cash Handling Trained through the City of Glendale, employee will handle money in a safe and accurate manner and provides exceptional guest services. Takes, reads, records, reports problems and understands pool chemistry tests. Reports maintenance problems to Aquatics Coordinator, Assistant to the Aquatics Coordinator and possibly the Aquatics Maintenance Staff. May be asked to do some pool maintenance duties, for example, vacuuming the pool, placing the aerator or automatic vacuum in the water and turning it on and ensure it is working. Work at any City of Glendale Aquatics Location as assigned. Working at Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center as well as Rose Lane Aquatics Center is required. Working at city events and special locations, for example, splashpads or after school centers may be required of staff as well. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors Training R. 24 certification that does not expire before September 2026 and American Red Cross CPR & AED for the Professional Rescuer R. 24 that does not expire before September 2026. If applicant possesses a current StarGuard certificate and can properly perform skills, they will be considered for hire. If hired, the applicant will be "crossed-over" to the American Red Cross certificates listed above. American Red Cross Certifications are preferred. Completed at least two years of high school preferred. Previous work history in Aquatic Safety environment and / or customer service environment preferred. Applicants are preferred to have a valid Arizona Driver's License. Fluency to read, write, and speak English is required. Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:Essential physical abilities: Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern emergency situations. Sufficient visual clarity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern emergency situations, discern colors and comprehend written work instructions as well as rules and regulations. Sufficient strength to lift objects over 50 pounds. Sufficient body flexibility and balance to perform rescue and first aid operations and occupy a lifeguard station accessible by ladder or perform walking duties. This position is subject to extreme heat and cold for periods of more than one hour and, subject to noise, sun exposure and extreme weather conditions. 01 Do you have a current and valid Lifeguard as well as Water Safety Instructor Certifications that do NOT expire prior to September 2026? Yes, it is required to do so No, I am not certified and should get certified before applying 02 Which entity are you Lifeguard certified through? American Red Cross StarGuard Another Entity / None. I am not properly certified per requirements and should get certified before applying 03 Which entity are you Water Safety Instructor certified through? American Red Cross StarFish Another Entity / None. I am not properly certified per requirements and should get certified before applying 04 Did you attach a copy of both your valid Lifeguard AND Water Safety Instructor certificate to the application under the "Attachments" tab? Yes, it is required to do so No, I am not certified and should get certified before applying 05 I understand that I am required to work at both Foothills Recreations and Aquatics Center (5600 West Union Hills Dr, 85308) as well as at the Rose Lane Aquatics Center (5003 West Marlette Avenue, 85301) throughout the summer on a regular basis. I am hired to work for Glendale Aquatics, not a specific aquatics center. I will work where I am scheduled. Yes No 06 If you answered "no" to question 5, please explain why you would not be available to work at both locations. 07 Are you available to work regularly up to 40 hours a week between May 20 and early August 2026? Yes No 08 If you answered "no" to question 7, please explain why you would not be available. 09 What would your typical availability be closest to for summer hours (days during most schools' summer vacations)? I am available to work all days and times. I am fully available. I have restricted availability (i.e. can't work mornings, need certain days off every week, etc.) due to summer school, team sports, activities, extensive vacations (more than 7 days total) or another job. I can only work limited days (i.e. available less than 50 of the estimated 70 days in summer break) due to the above factors in answer "b". I have a lot going on and am busy, but I still think it would be cool to be a Glendale Lifeguard. 10 If you answered "b" or "c" to question 9, please explain why your limited availability in detail. 11 How many total days of vacation are you planning to take during May 24 to July 31, 2026? None 1 to 3 days 4 to 6 days 7 to 9 days 10 or more days 12 If you answered "c", "d", or "e" for question 11, please describe your planned vacation dates. 13 Not including school (mornings until 2:30 p.m.), are you available evenings after 2:30 p.m. and weekends in May until Memorial Day for trainings? Yes No 14 If you answered "no" to question 13, please explain why you would not be available. 15 Not including school (mornings until 2:30 p.m.), are you available evenings after 2:30 p.m. and weekends in August until Labor Day for guarding rec swim? Yes No 16 If you answered "no" to question 15, please explain why you would not be available. 17 Are you interested in working as a Winter Guard from August 2026 through May 2027 after the summer is over? Yes No 18 The minimum age requirement for this position is 15 years old by May 1, 2026. What will your age be on this date? 14 years old or younger 15 years old 16 years old 17 years old 18 years old or older 19 Will you have regular and reliable transportation to get to and from working at both the Rose Lane Aquatics Center (5003 West Marlette Avenue, 85301) as well as the Foothills Recreation and Aquatics Center (5600 West Union Hills Drive, 85308) on a regular basis? Yes No 20 Do you have a valid Arizona Driver's License? Yes No 21 Highest level of education that you are on track to have completed by June 1st, 2026: Have not completed at least one year of high school One year of high school Two years of high school Three years of high school High School Diploma or equivalent One year of college or more 22 Fluency to read, write, and speak English is required. Do you also have the ability to read, write, and/or speak Spanish? Yes, I am fluent in Spanish. I can hold conversations in Spanish with no issues. Yes, I am close to fluent in Spanish. I can hold conversations in Spanish with minor issues. Yes, some but not much Spanish. I cannot hold a full conversation in Spanish, but I know some words and phrases. No 23 Are you planning on working for another entity besides the City of Glendale as a Lifeguard or some related aquatics position like Swim Instructor or Pool Manager over the summer of 2026? Yes No 24 If yes to questions 23, please explain below. 25 Will you be able to attend the Interview Day on Saturday, March 28th, 2026? This interview could take up to a couple hours to complete. The interview will be in a group setting and scheduled as large groups. Inability to attend the full interview scheduled time could result in loss of interview offer. Exact start time and location of the interview will only be disclosed to those who are offered an interview. Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10