Lifeguard - All Levels (Variable)

Lifeguard - All Levels (Variable)

Salary

$20.59 - $27.50 Hourly

Location

Bellevue Aquatic Ctr, 601 143rd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA

Job Type

Variable

Job Number

26-00325

Department

Parks and Community Services

Division

PCS Recreation Entrprse Aquatics

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NONAFF

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Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Job Summary

Typical hourly rate starts at $20.59 and will go up based on experience and level placed.*

The City of Bellevue is currently seeking Lifeguards to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. This position offers flexible hours in a fun work environment with the chance to provide a positive impact in many peoples' lives. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approach to providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience.

We are hiring Head Lifeguards, Senior Lifeguards and Lifeguards. This is a variable position with the opportunity to lifeguard and teach swim lessons at the Bellevue Aquatic Center.

Typically starting hourly salary will be $17.50 and will be dependent on experience and position held.

• Lifeguards: $20.59 - $22.63 Hourly
• Senior Lifeguard: $22.65 - $25.00 Hourly
• Head Lifeguard: $24.91 - $27.50 Hourly

Hours will vary: Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends. Less than 28 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Head Lifeguard

Responsibilities include providing lifeguard staff supervision, patron surveillance, enforcing beach park rules and regulations, administering staff training, taking a lead role in any emergency response situation, and performing general park maintenance duties.

Senior Lifeguard

Responsibilities include providing on-site supervision of lifeguard staff, enforcing beach park rules and regulations, providing patron surveillance and emergency response services, assisting in staff training, and performing general park maintenance duties.

Lifeguard

Responsibilities include providing patron surveillance and emergency response services. The positions may also include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.

Qualifications

Head Lifeguards

Must be at least 18 years old. Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience. Experience supervising lifeguarding staff preferred. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Senior Lifeguard

Must be at least 17 years old. Must have at least 1 year of experience. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Lifeguard

Must be 15 years old for Pool Lifeguard/Swim Instructor. Must be 16 years old for Beach Lifeguard. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

Supplemental Information:

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
• The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
• The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.

Supplemental Information

Not Certified? Take our Lifeguard Training Class:

The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class. The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class. Bellevue Aquatic Center | City of Bellevue

For more information regarding American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and Lifeguard Training, please contact aquatics@bellevuewa.gov.

Definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.

For further information about the position, please contact Patrick Simmons at psimmons@bellevuewa.gov,

HIRING PROCESS

The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-452-6838 or recruiting@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdf

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdf

For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. If your answers do not align, you may edit your application before submitting. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I confirm that the information provided here is consistent with my application.
• I do not agree with the statements above.

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This is a part-time position. Are you looking for part-time job?

• Yes
• No

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Select the option that best describes your lifeguarding experience:

• No lifeguarding experience
• Less than 1 year of lifeguarding experience
• 1-2 years of lifeguarding experience
• More than 2 years of lifeguarding experience

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If you have previously worked as a lifeguard, please describe your experience.

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Do you have current American Red Cross certifications in; Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, where did you receive it and what is the expiration date? If no, will you be able to obtain certifications before beginning work? https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/sports-and-athletics/bellevue-aquaticcenter

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What hours are you available to work?

Required Question

Employer City of Bellevue

Address PO Box 90012

Bellevue, Washington, 98009

Website http://www.bellevuewa.gov/