Aquatics-Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Water Slide Attendant

Aquatics-Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Water Slide Attendant

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Salary:
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Location:

Ames, IA

Job Type: Part Time or Temporary

Job Number: 25-PRLG-01

Department:
Parks and Recreation - Temporary and Part‑time positions

Opening Date: 10/31/2025

Closing Date:
Continuous

FLSA:
Non‑Exempt

Bargaining Unit: MERIT

Residency Requirement:
No

The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Aquatics positions. All aquatic positions listed are for the year‑round Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (FFIAC) and seasonal Furman Aquatic Center (FAC). All Aquatic positions are directly accountable to the Aquatics Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, and/or designee, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Pay Range: $14.49-$15.37

Consistently enforce and educate patrons on all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; perform surveillance and rescue techniques; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or utilize AED in an emergency; inspect the facility and report any safety concerns or unsafe conditions or equipment; complete and submit required records and reports; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned;

participate in regular in‑service training sessions; exercise regularly to maintain fitness level (swimming skills, strength and endurance); complete additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:
Successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course, which includes online and classroom coursework with written exam, and in‑water skills: swimming 300 yards continuously without stopping (not timed), tread water for 2 minutes, timed brick retrieval (one minute and forty seconds – enter water, swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10‑pound brick from the bottom of the pool, swim 20 yards on your back with the brick, exit the pool).

Pay Range: $13.95-$16.43

Teach American Red Cross swimming lessons according to standards per assigned skill level(s); ensure safety of all participants; enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules and regulations; recognize and respond to any emergency situations; evaluate and record participants skills; inspect equipment and facility conditions and report any concerns; complete and submit required reports; participate in scheduled in‑service sessions and/or training; perform routine cleaning and maintenance as assigned;

complete additional duties as assigned.

Pay Range: $12.94-$13.74

Perform first aid and CPR for patrons in accordance with department guidelines and policies; adhere to safe work practices and procedures; ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high level of consistency/quality; ability to quickly respond to changing work volume; attend and participate in staff meetings, in‑service trainings, and related activities; prevent accidents through proper supervision and consistent rule enforcement; respond quickly to emergencies;

report any safety concerns; complete any cleaning or maintenance duties as assigned; complete additional duties as assigned.

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, or Water Slide Attendant certification (as applicable).
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and customer‑service skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Resilience and composure in emergency scenarios.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Other
• Industry: Government Administration