Lifeguard

Summary

Position open until filled. Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Lifeguard, working with the Department of Parks & Recreation - Aquatics Division. This candidate will be assigned duties related to swimming activities at the aquatics facility and will ensure that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.

Recruitment is primarily for the 2026 summer season. Candidate must be available from May 2026 to July 30, 2026
. Some positions may require availability through October 1, 2026
.

• NEW CANDIDATES may be reimbursed up to $150 for certification costs upon successful hire.
• Eligible for an additional $150 bonus if they work a minimum of 20 hours per week during the aquatic season (May 2026–July 30, 2026; some positions may require availability through October 1, 2026).

To be considered, candidates must hold a current Red Cross Lifeguarding (including deep water) with CPR/AED for professional Rescuers and First Aid certification at the time of application.

NOT CERTIFIED? The City of Yuma will be hosting Lifeguard Certification courses. You could be certified in just 2.5 days
.

For certification questions, contact the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation office at One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ or at .

• Enforces pool safety rules and regulations; may assist in teaching swimming techniques.
• Monitors swimming and other pool activities to prevent accidents; rescues swimmers in danger of drowning and applies cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid; writes accident and incident reports.
• Inspects swimming pool for cleanliness and performs routine maintenance, including tests of water in the pool to determine chemical balance of chlorinators; maintains pool facilities.
• Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License may be required.
• MUST possess certificates for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, and First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) for the Professional Rescuer.

• City policies and procedures.
• Rules and regulations governing the safety of municipal aquatics facilities and equipment.
• Lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid, water rescue, and resuscitation measures.

• Promoting a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior.
• Monitoring pool facility and guests for violations of rules and safety standards.
• Effectively using emergency techniques for standard water approach, rescue and resuscitation.
• Acting quickly and calmly in emergency situations; and promoting safety standards.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors in public swimming pool environments. Incumbents must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.

Employee works up to 40 hours per week, but only for the designated season of the program. Seasonal employees will not exceed 6 months of employment.

• Social Security & Medicare – Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
• Worker’s Comp – Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees.
• Unemployment Insurance – Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
• Sick Leave – Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from…