Lifeguard & Aquatics Support

Lifeguard & Aquatics Support

Salary

$17.40 Hourly

Location

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Job Type

Part Time 28

Job Number

202600126

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

08/19/2026

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

Parks and Recreation is currently looking for lifeguards!

Current vacancies include shifts at both indoor aquatic facilities (Midco Aquatic Center and Westside Recreation Center)

• Priority vacancies: weekday shifts from 5:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• Swimming lesson instructors
• Certified fitness instructors (land and/or water)
• Front desk customer service
• Ongoing available shifts are listed below. All staff are eligible to work up to 28 hours per week.

Midco Aquatic Center Shift Options:

• Monday through Friday: 5:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. or 3:45 to 8:15 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 6:15 p.m.
• Sunday: 11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Westside Recreation Center Shift Options:

• Monday through Friday: 4:45 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m.
• Saturday: 6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be 15 years old. Must be willing and will be required to work a varied schedule including weekends and evening hours.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.

Lifeguard employment requires American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Applicants can apply without certification. The job offer is contingent based on successful completion of the certificate. If hired, the City of Sioux Falls will reimburse the cost of certification.

Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees' top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.

Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!

01

Are you at least 15, or will you be by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 18, or will you be by date of hire?

• Yes
• No

03

Select which Aquatics position type you are interested in. Select all that apply.

• Lifeguard
• Head Lifeguard
• Water Safety Instructor
• Pool Manager
• Front Desk Attendant

04

What facility are you interested in working at? Select all that apply.

• Midco Aquatic Center
• Westside Recreation Center

05

INDOOR POOLS: If interested in working at the Midco Aquatic Center and/or Westside Recreation Center, what shifts are you interested in and available to work? (select all that apply)

• Monday-Friday; generally 5 to 10 a.m. (flexibility on days)
• Monday-Friday; generally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (flexibility on days)
• Monday-Friday; generally 3 to 8 p.m. (flexibility on days)
• Saturday: shifts range between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Sunday: shifts range between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

06

How many hours per week are you available to work?

07

Certification is required for Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor positions. The City of Sioux Falls will pay for this certification upon hire. Are you currently certified in any of the below certifications?

• American Red Cross Lifeguard
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
• Other
• I am not currently certified.

Required Question

Employer City of Sioux Falls

Address 224 W 9th St

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104-6407

Phone 605-367-8740

Website siouxfalls.gov