Aquatics Head Coach - Seasonal

This classification has been designated as a non-benefited, non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

The City of Mesa is currently recruiting Aquatics Head Coaches for the Summer Season. The Season runs from April 2026 through August 2026. Applicants from this recruitment may also be considered for year-round positions.

As an Aquatics Head Coach you will coach, mentor, and train techniques related to swim teams, artistic swimming teams, dive teams, or water polo teams; and junior lifeguard programs. You will develop the skills of athletes and volunteers; supervise participants; take corrective action as needed; and recruit volunteers and assign them to work matches, meets, and events. Other duties include monitoring activities at public pools to prevent accidents, rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning, checking pool water chemistry, cash handling, and general cleaning duties.

You may be scheduled for lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor assignments.

Qualified applicants must successfully complete one skills testing. The first Skills Test will be offered on Saturday, March 21, 2026, and remaining staffing needs will be filled at a second Skills Test Saturday, April 4, 2026. Skills testing will include an assessment of various lifeguard skills, fitness level, as well as a verbal interview. In order to attend either skills test, applications must be received online by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, 2026, and you must receive an email invitation with details of the skills testing event.

Applications received after April 1st will be considered on an as-needed basis.

Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor certification classes are offered by the City of Mesa beginning in February. A skills test review is offered the Friday before each scheduled Skills Test. See the Mesa's Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities website for class times, locations, and registration fee information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). For general registration and class information, call  (PLAY).

All staff will be provided black swimsuit/shorts uniform, two lifeguard t-shirts, and a Fox 40 whistle. Visible tattoos with inappropriate lettering or images such as nudity or offensive language must be covered. Visible body piercings must be appropriate and professional.

The City of Mesa is offering reimbursement for the cost of obtaining a Water Safety Instructor Certification (up to $229 each) through the City of Mesa. Details for the specific eligibility requirements will be provided upon employment offer and must be met to receive reimbursements.

Employee Values:
All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Good (3 - 9 months) experience as a lifeguard OR three months' experience as a participant or coach in competitive swimming, artistic swimming, diving, or water polo.

Valid Lifeguard Certification, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer Certification.

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures.

Graduation from high school or GED and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred. Some (3 - 6 months) experience as a Lifeguard is desirable.  Description s/