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The City of Overland Park

Indoor Lifeguard

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15.25/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Overland Park, KS (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.

$29,517 / year median in Kansas

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

The City of Overland Park has a full-time Indoor Lifeguard position available at Matt Ross Community Center in the Parks and Recreation Department.

SUMMARY:

Observes and protects the patrons of the City's public swimming pools. Enforces pool rules of safety, guards swimmers and rescues swimmers in danger of drowning or other aquatic emergency. Attends mandatory training classes.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park.

Lifeguard I:

Basic education equaling 8th grade and a minimum of 15 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park.

Lifeguard II:

Basic education equaling 9th grade and a minimum of 16 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park. One year of lifeguarding experience in Overland Park.

Lifeguard III:

Basic education equaling 10th grade and a minimum of 17 years of age. Completion and certification through Starguard in the Starguard Lifeguard Course through the City of Overland Park. Two or more years of lifeguarding experience in Overland Park No City residency requirement. Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and essential functions test.

Normal Work Hours:

Variable Hours -

PT/SEA/TMP Salary Range:

$15.25 per hour

Application Deadline:

Open until filled All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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Work Location:

In person