Lifeguard - Seasonal

Lifeguard - Seasonal Salary $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly Location Cedar Park, TX Job Type Seasonal Job Number 202500136 Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 01/20/2026 Closing Date Continuous

Benefits Questions

The City of Cedar Park What Makes the City of Cedar Park a great place to work: Sense of Community - Valued Employees - Engaging Customer Service - Sincerity in Willingness to Help - Friendly - Hard-Working Team Work - Positive Environment - Fun!

The City of Cedar Park is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Lifeguard. This position is seasonal, with most of the work hours from May through August. The Position

THE POSITION: Ensures the daily safety, comfort, and satisfaction of all customers using the City of Cedar Park aquatic facilities. Lifeguards are expected to take on the most effective role while on the deck.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safety of pool patrons by preventing accidents and responding quickly to emergency situations;
• Must know and be able to perform all skills required for certifications and remain test ready and rescue ready at all times;
• Must follow and enforce pool policies and rules at all times;
• Performs routine maintenance/housekeeping to pool area, i.e. stack or move chaise lounge chairs, pick up trash, etc.;
• Must be able to verbally communicate with both public and staff effectively;
• Maintains, inventories and cares for City property and equipment;
• Keeps supervisor informed of materials and supplies;
• Cleans facility and maintains standard throughout the day and at end of work day;
• Demonstrates cooperative behavior with team, supervisors and the public;
• Provides information and directions;
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses Must be at least 16 years of age by start date. Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Supplemental Information Knowledge of:

• general safety practices and procedures
• current techniques of E&A protocols for lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR.

Skill/Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective working relationships and rapport with employees, volunteers, supervisors, and the general public;
• learn equipment and supply use and care;
• follow established rules, guidelines;
• Obtain First Aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation certification;
• Handle requests, inquiries and complaints in a cooperative and constructive manner;
• Work outdoors and under a variety of weather conditions and work irregular hours;
• Ability to frequently walk and sit;
• Swim nonstop using either front crawl or breast stroke for 200 yards without stopping or use of any additional flotation devices;
• Tread water for two minutes nonstop without using hands;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Work weekends and evenings;
• Must pass pre-employment drug test.

Application Requirements Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at the time of hire to be eligible for employment. Will you be at least 16 years of age by May 2026? Yes No

Additional Questions 02 Are you able to swim non-stop using either front crawl or breast stroke for 200 yards without stopping or using a flotation device? Yes No

03 Are you able to tread water for two minutes nonstop, with your hands above the surface of the water? Yes No

04 Are you available to work a varied schedule which includes holidays, weekends, mornings, days and evenings up to 40hrs per week as assigned? Yes No

05 Are you able to work evenings, weekends and holidays during the summer season? Yes No

06 Please list any other seasonal opportunities you have applied for with the City of Cedar Park.

Required Information Employer City of Cedar Park Department Parks and Recreation Address 1435 Main Street Cedar Park, Texas, 78613 Phone 512.401.5500 Website http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=238