Aquatics Seasonal Positions

Positions 2026 Seasonal Aquatics

The City of Ankeny is seeking dynamic individuals for 2026 seasonal positions in the Aquatics Division of Parks and Recreation. All new applicants, or returning employees, should submit an online application to the Parks and Recreation Department as soon as possible. Pre‑employment drug screen required. Application QR Code: [image or code not displayed].

$11.75 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: assisting with the public swimming lessons program, recording and testing student knowledge and swimming abilities to ensure that skill objectives are met, and performing related duties as required. Must be at least 14 years old.

$11.75 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: checking season passes upon entry of the facilities, collecting admission fees, checking cash each day before opening and closing, waiting on customers and handling requests, making correct change, maintaining a clean working and sitting area surrounding the admissions and concessions stands, answering incoming phone calls, and enforcing all general pool rules. Must be at least 16 years old.

$12.50 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: enforcing all safety and pool policies regarding water slide use, enforcing all general pool rules, assisting with cleaning and maintenance duties as required, rotating positions and assisting in admissions and concessions as needed, and may perform First Aid/CPR/AED as required. Required certifications on the first day of duties:
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED or American Heart Heartsaver. Training course options are available for those interested. Must be at least 16 years old.

$13.50 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: maintaining general cleanliness and safe operations of the facilities, stocking and shelving supplies as needed, power‑washing and cleaning interior and exterior areas of the facilities, and must be able to work early morning hours before pools open. Must be at least 16 years old.

$15.00 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: guarding swimming areas and observing swimmers to ensure safety, performing rescue duties as needed, enforcing all safety rules and regulations within pool facilities, and assisting with cleaning duties and maintenance as required. Required certifications on the first day of duties:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED. Training course options are available for those interested. Must be at least 15 years old.

$17.00 per hour (pending approval). Duties to include: teaching public swimming lessons, recording and testing student knowledge and swimming abilities to ensure that skill objectives are met, initiating emergency procedures when necessary, issuing certificates verifying student completion of lessons, and performing related duties as required. Required certifications:
Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and AED. Must be at least 15 years old.

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to stand, walk and kneel in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Clean and neat appearance.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Tactful and effective communication skills.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Pre‑employment drug screen required.

For a complete detailed description of the listed positions and all other Aquatics positions, please refer to “Jobs Descriptions” under the Employment Opportunities section of the City’s web page.

• Outdoor setting.
• Must be adaptive to all weather conditions.