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Job description
Salary: $15.15 Hourly
Location : City of Sierra Vista, Leisure Services, Sierra Vista, AZ
Job Type: PART-TIME 19.5 OR LESS HOURS PER WEEK
Job Number: REQ 1619
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/ :00 AM Arizona
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Sierra Vista's policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
Definition & Essential Functions
Under general supervision, lifeguard multiple aquatic programs for the Sierra Vista Aquatic Center. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.
Essential functions included in the job description may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. Maintaining swimmer safety, water extraction, and basic life support measures. Exposures to blood-borne and air-borne pathogens through contact with bodily fluids or infected persons are an inherent risk of the position. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.
APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE MORNING, EVENING AND WEEKEND SHIFTS. RECREATION FACILITIES ARE OPEN FROM AND INCLUDE HOURS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PREFERENCE FOR AM SHIFT AVAILABILITY.
Tasks
Performs lifeguard duties and responsible for numerous aquatic activities such as lap swim, splash time, pool rentals and special events, also required to perform various daily facility and pool maintenance. Applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule; work hours will vary depending upon type of program that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Applicant may also be required to work non-aquatic department and city special events.
Knowledges, Skills & Other Characteristics
Knowledge of:
The essential characteristics of a professional lifeguard
Injury prevention and facility safety
Water park lifeguarding. Pool rules, policies, procedures, and enforcement
Preventing disease transmission
Principles, practices, and concepts of basic first aid
Skill in:
Patron surveillance
Performing procedures for a water emergency
Activating an emergency action plan
Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the professional rescuer (CPR/PR)
Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and Oxygen administration
Caring for head, neck, and back injuries in the water and on land
Communicating effectively, orally and in writing
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the public and department staff
Qualifications
Submission of high school diploma, GED, unless currently attending high school.
Submission of certifications required, if applicable. Must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Applicant must pass in-person skills test. Successful completion of Lifeguard certification course required within 6 months of hire.
Required Certifications:
None
Desired Certifications:
1. Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
2. Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the professional rescuer
3. Current American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid for the professional rescuer
4. Current American Red Cross (ARC) AED
5. American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen
6. American Red Cross (ARC) Water Park Lifeguard Certification
The City of Sierra Vista provides an equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all persons regardless of race, color, sex (to include lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, or transgendered (LGBT)), age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, or genetic information. The City of Sierra Vista complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all employment activities.
The City of Sierra Vista complies with the American's with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the recruitment or hiring process must be sent to the Human Resources Department.
No benefits
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Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes
No
02
Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License immediately following employment. I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
03
Do you meet the minimum age requirement of 16 years of age for City employment? YES
NO
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Which best describes your level of completed education? N/A I am currently a High School Student
High School OR GED
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
None
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Which of the following certifications do you have? American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard
American Red Cross (ARC) CPR for the Professional Rescuer
American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
American Red Cross (ARC) AED
American Red Cross (ARC) Administering Emergency Oxygen
American Red Cross (ARC) Water Park Lifeguard
None
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When do your certifications expire? Please furnish a copy of those certifications.
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Must be able to obtain the following certifications within six months of hire: American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Water Park Certification. They will all be covered in one course after being hired and before you can be scheduled for shifts. I have read and acknowledged the above statement. I understand that if I do not obtain the above listed certifications, I will no longer be eligible for employment with the City of Sierra Vista as a lifeguard.
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Applicants must remain actively employed with the City of Sierra Vista for 6 months after certifications are obtained. If employment is terminated prior to the required 6 months, employee will be responsible for paying Lifeguard certification course fees. I have read and acknowledged the above statement. I understand that I will be responsible for paying Lifeguard certification course fees if I do not remain actively employed by the City of Sierra Vista for six (6) months after I have obtained the Lifeguard certifications.
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Candidates will be required to have Saturday, Sunday and evening availability. Are you available to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends? Yes, I am available to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends
No, I am not available to work a flexible schedule to include nights and weekends
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The City requires a 10 year (if applicable) complete work history submitted. Please ensure that you have entered your complete work history for the last 10 years on your application before submitting your application. Attaching a resume will not substitute having to enter your work history. I have read and acknowledge that i have entered my entire work history as applicable to me.
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The City of Sierra Vista supports a drug and alcohol free workplace. Conditional offers of employment will be given for positions that require pre-employment drug and controlled substance tests. This includes but is not limited to: Amphetamines, Cocaine, Opiates, PCP, all form of marijuana including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts and marijuana edibles, and all forms of use will be treated the same. Employment is contingent upon negative test results.
In addition, employment is contingent upon passing a background investigation including fingerprint records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process will make you ineligible for City employment at this time and in the future. I have read and acknowledged the above statement.
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The City of Sierra Vista's primary means of communication with applicants is via email. Please add the domain sierravistaaz.gov to your email filter and monitor your spam mail to ensure prompt awareness of correspondences from the City of Sierra Vista. You may also opt to receive text messages on your master profile settings. I have read and acknowledge the notification above.
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sierra vista, AZ, 85635, US
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