Lifeguard Salary $16.12 - $20.94 Hourly Location: City of Yuma, AZ Job Type: Seasonal Job Number: 2026-00015 Department: Parks and Recreation Division Aquatics-54 Opening Date: 01/29/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Summary 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 ideal candidate will be assigned duties related to swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed.
This 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. Interested in $150?
*NEW CANDIDATES may be reimbursed up to $150 for certification costs upon successful hire and are 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. REGISTER TODAY BY:
For certification questions, contact the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation office at One City Plaza, Yuma, AZ or at (928) 373-5200.
Under close supervision, monitors activities in City pool facilities to assure public safety and compliance with state rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
--Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
No specific educational or experience requirements; must be at least 16 years of age.
Knowledge of:
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.
Skill in:
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.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Arizona State Drivers 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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed indoors and outdoors in public swimming pool environments. Incumbents must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards. Seasonal part-time - an employee who 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.
The City of Yuma offers the following benefits:
SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
WORKERS 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 their date of hire. Irregular part-time employees will accrue .0333 hours of sick leave for every hour they work. The annual accrual is maxed at 40 hours of sick leave.
HOLIDAYS
Part-time irregular or Seasonal employees who work the day of the City recognized holiday will be paid holiday pay for the amount of hours worked that day, up to eight hours. No holiday pay will be earned for days designated as "observed days". The following are City-recognized holidays:
New Years Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) Presidents Day (third Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day (First Monday in September) Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Day After Thanksgiving Christmas Day Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT
The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.
01 By marking "Yes", I understand that my answers to the supplemental questions must be verifiable in the education and/or work experience section of my job application. Yes No
02 A valid Arizona State Drivers License may be required. Do you currently possess a valid Arizona State Drivers license OR have the ability to obtain one? (Must be verifiable in the Personal Information section of the application) Yes, I currently possess a valid Arizona State Drivers License. No, I do not currently possess a valid Arizona State Drivers license NOR do I have the ability to obtain one.
03 At the time of this application, are you 16 years of age or older? Yes No
04 Do you possess a current certificate in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training? (Certification must be attached to the application.) Yes No
05 Do you possess a current certificate in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for the Professional Rescuer? (Certification must be attached to the application.) Yes No
06 By marking yes, I understand that in order to be considered, all required certifications must be current at the time of application AND all required certifications have been attached to my application. Yes- I have attached my current applicable certifications to this application. No - I am not certified as required.
07 Were you employed with the City of Yuma Parks & Recreation - Aquatics Division during the 2025 summer season? Yes No
08 This position requires availability for scheduling 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Monday thru Friday. Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No
09 Seasonal Part-Time: Employees may work up to 40 hours per week but only during the designated season of the program, not exceeding six months of employment. Are you agreeable to these terms? Yes No
10 The rate of pay for this position is $16.1115 hourly. Do you agree to these terms? Yes No