Lifeguards - Bellevue Aquatic Center

Salary: $19.45 - $27.55 Hourly Location : Bellevue, WA Job Type: Variable Job Number: 25-00408 Department: Parks and Community Services Division: PCS Recreation Entrprse Aquatics Opening Date: 12/16/2025 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: NONAFF Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. Job Summary Typical hourly rate starts at $19.45 for pool lifeguards and will go up based on experience and level placed. The City of Bellevue is currently seeking multiple Pool Lifeguards to work at these Bellevue Aquatic Center. These positions offer flexible hours in a fun work environment with the chance to provide a positive impact in many peoples' lives. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approach to providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience. We are hiring Head Lifeguards, Senior Lifeguards and Lifeguards at pool. Lifeguards: $19.45 - $21.95 Hourly Senior Lifeguard: $21.59 - $24.89 Hourly Head Lifeguard: $24.25 - $27.55 Hourly Hours will vary: Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends Hiring Process: Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The city evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. This hiring process will be used to fill multiple vacancies in Aquatics. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. We do not accept resumes and cover letters. Only electronic applications are accepted. At time of hire, applicants will need to provide social security number and date of birth. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Head Lifeguard Responsibilities include providing lifeguard staff supervision, patron surveillance, enforcing facility rules and regulations, administering staff training, taking a lead role in any emergency response situation, and performing general park maintenance duties. Senior Lifeguard Responsibilities include providing on-site supervision of lifeguard staff, enforcing facility rules and regulations, providing patron surveillance and emergency response services, assisting in staff training, and performing general park maintenance duties. Lifeguard Responsibilities include providing patron surveillance and emergency response services. The positions may also include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups. Qualifications Head Lifeguards Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience. Experience supervising lifeguarding staff preferred. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Senior Lifeguard Must be at least 17 years old. Must have at least 1 year of lifeguarding experience. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Lifeguard Must be 15 years old for Pool Lifeguard/Swim Instructor. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification. Not Certified? Take our Lifeguard Training Classe: The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class. The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class. Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment 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. Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time. The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually high. The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping. The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet. Supplemental Information This is a variable, non-exempt, and non-union position. Definition of a Variable Employee: Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire. Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less. Note: Employee will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or for 130 hours per month). For further information about the position, please contact Patrick Simmons at HIRING PROCESS The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting. We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description. Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas. All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor. Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications. At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore. Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing. The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627. Please be sure to check your junk folder for any messages that may be sent to you about this recruitment. Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law. 01 Select the at best describes your lifeguarding experience: No lifeguarding experience Less than 1 year of lifeguarding experience 1-2 years of lifeguarding experience More than 2 years of lifeguarding experience 02 Do you have prior experience working as a lifeguard? If yes, please describe your experience. 03 Do you have current American Red Cross certifications in; Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED? Yes No 04 If yes, where did you receive it and what is the expiration date? If no, will you be able to obtain certifications before beginning work? 05 Have you ever supervised staff in an Aquatics environment? If yes, please describe your experience. 06 What hours are you available to work? 07 This is a part-time position. Are you looking for part-time (varied hours) job? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10