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City of Sioux Falls

Lifeguard & Aquatics Support

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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.

$31,524 / year median in South Dakota

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Parks and Recreation is currently looking for lifeguards! Current vacancies include shifts at both indoor aquatic facilities (Midco Aquatic Center and Westside Recreation Center) Priority vacancies: weekday shifts from 5:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Swimming lesson instructors Certified fitness instructors (land and/or water) Front desk customer service Ongoing available shifts are listed below. All staff are eligible to work up to 28 hours per week.
Midco Aquatic Center Shift Options:
Monday through
Friday:
5:15 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. or 3:45 to 8:15 p.m.
Saturday:
6:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 to 6:15 p.m.
Sunday:
11:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Westside Recreation Center Shift Options:
Monday through
Friday:
4:45 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday:
6:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 12 to 5 p.m.
Sunday:
9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 5 p.m. Applicants must be 15 years old. Must be willing and will be required to work a varied schedule including weekends and evening hours. Applicants should demonstrate excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Lifeguard employment requires American Red Cross lifeguard certification. Applicants can apply without certification. The job offer is contingent based on successful completion of the certificate. If hired, the City of Sioux Falls will reimburse the cost of certification.