Lifeguard Salary $33,176.00 Annually
Location: 4501 - Parks & Recreation
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 10023-HR
Department: 4503 - Parks and Recreation - Recreation Division
450302 - Recreation - Summer Programs
Opening Date: 02/12/2026
Closing Date: 5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Benefits Description Lifeguard Examples of Duties
Under immediate supervision, performs lifeguard duties at a municipal beach or swimming pool. Teaches beginning and advanced swimming instruction. Monitors swimmers. Provides emergency assistance when needed. Cleans and maintains the pool and pool area which includes the filtration system. Transports youth and adults. Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL TASKS: • Assists in the patrolling and supervising of swimming activities at public pools and beaches. • Rescues persons who are in danger of drowning. • Acts as general lookout at assigned stations. • Administers first aid to persons in emergency situations arising under a lifeguards jurisdiction. • Patrols unguarded beach areas. • Checks on violations of beach regulations. • Administers certain responsible disciplinary measures designed to enforce rules and regulations. • Conducts group and individual swimming lessons. • Assists in conducting swimming meets and special aquatic programs. • Removes debris and other physical hazards from beach and swimming areas. • Ropes off swimming areas. • Posts storm warnings to swimmers. • Attends institutes, special lectures, and staff meetings. • Reports accidents. • Makes reports and keeps records when necessary. • Supervises, maintains, and uses life saving equipment. • Assists in finding, restoring or reporting lost articles. • Deals with large numbers of people and the problems arising at beaches and pools. • Performs such other tasks as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required.
The equivalent of two summers of experience in outdoor and indoor pools in a municipal setting required.
Must possess current certifications for American Red Cross Lifeguarding Training and First Aid as well as CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Must have Valid Government ID - State of Ohio Driver's License or State ID.
(The Diploma or GED as well as the Drivers License are not required for those persons under the age of 18 who are hired as Seasonal Lifeguards.)
Supplemental Information
The Citys guiding principles are as follows:
• Placing Clevelanders at the Center • Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work • Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives • Leading with Trust and Transparency • Striving for Equity in All We Do • Embracing Change
All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.
Employer City of Cleveland Address: 601 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, Ohio, 44114 Phone: 216-664-2493