Lifeguard; Summer Season

Overview

Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. The Town’s Strategic Plan has five focus areas:
Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services. Marana’s standards are high and we have four Cultural Value Statements:
Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.

The Town of Marana is currently seeking individuals who enjoy swimming and working outdoors and are committed to maintaining a safe environment. The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring Lifeguards for an exciting season at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center to help ensure a safe and positive experience for visitors.

Pursuant to the Marana Town Code, Sections 3-1-2(D) and 3-1-3(B), and the current Salary Schedule implemented by the Town Manager, the position of Lifeguard is defined as a Temporary position. Temporary positions are at-will employees and employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause by the employer or employee.

Star Guard Elite Lifeguard Training and Certification will be provided by the Town to the hired applicants upon beginning employment.

SCHEDULE
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This position works a variable schedule based on operational needs, for up to 19 hours per week. Early mornings, late evenings, Saturday, Sunday and holiday shifts may be assigned.

DURATION
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Temporary Summer season role; extension possible based on performance and business needs into next season.

• Summer Season:
  March 1 – July 31
• Fall Season:
  August 1 – November 30
• Winter Season:
  December 1 – February 28

Selected candidates have an anticipated start date of April 20, 2026, dependent upon the results of the background process.

Hiring Rate: $17.00 per hour

Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year (12 months worked) up to a maximum pay rate of $18.00/hour.

• Provides assistance in activities and aquatic programs; ensures swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the decks; enforce all pool rules regulations and safety standards
• Assists with pool maintenance and inventory supplies
• Provides customer service answering inquiries for aquatic programming and providing information to patrons;
  Greets patrons arriving at the facility
• Performs rescues
• Practices lifeguard/rescue skills and participates in required in-service trainings
• Monitors facility operations to help prevent accidents and drowning incidents
• Assists with inventory of pool and office supplies
• Maintains high standards of safety and professional skills
• Assists with custodial maintenance and related assignments as needed
• Enforces all pool rules and regulations
• Leads and assists with groups in aquatic programming and events
• Maintains courteous and cooperative interactions with the public at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of application submission

• Selected candidates will be invited to interview for the position and complete an in-water screening. Both will occur on March 12th and March 13th (afternoon and evening sessions will be available).
• Water Screening:
  Passing candidates must have the ability to swim 50 yards without stopping, swim 50 yards with a rescue tube, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands and retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from bottom of the pool.

Those who advance from the interview and water screening may receive a contingent offer from the Town which will include the following requirements that must be completed no later than April 8, 2026.

Selected candidates have an anticipated start date of April 20, 2026, dependent upon the results of the background process.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at  Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application.…