Lifeguard

$10.50 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Potter County $10.03 - $10.93 Per hour Lifeguard

CITY OF AMARILLO

Occupation:

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Location:

Amarillo, TX - 79101 Positions available: 1 Job #: 16986625

Source:

WorkInTexas

Posted:

03/05/2026

Updated:

03/24/2026

Expires:

04/04/2026

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Experience 6 Month(s) Age 15 and up Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Summary The City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is preparing for Summer 2026 and is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards for a rewarding summer job! If you love the summer season and enjoy working outdoors, this position is perfect for you. Our ideal lifeguards work 20-30 hours per week, follow lifeguarding standards, respond effectively to emergencies, maintain cleanliness, and may even teach swimming lessons at our indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Essential Responsibilities Patron Safety:

Ensure the safety of all patrons through preventive lifeguarding.

Rule Enforcement:

Know, understand, and enforce all swimming pool rules.

Emergency Response:

Respond appropriately to emergency situations and perform required lifesaving actions.

Training:

Maintain monthly lifeguard training hours (4 hours per month) to keep certifications valid.

Facility Maintenance:

Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting of all public areas.

Swim Instruction:

Teach assigned swim lesson levels as directed by Pool Managers

Standards Maintenance:

Set and uphold standards that promote a healthy and safe environment for all pool users.

Policies and Procedures:

Follow all guidelines outlined in the employee handbook and any directives from management. Work during special events outside of the pool.

Other Duties:

Perform additional tasks assigned by management or the Aquatic Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Lifeguard Skills Pretest:

150-yard swim. Tread water for 2 minutes (without using hands). Retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 feet of water.

Certifications:

Must pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (provided by the City).

Flexibility:

Ability to work shifts between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, including swim lesson instruction.

Teamwork:

Willingness to work at either Warford Activity Center Pool or Thompson Park Pool. Ability to lift approximately 20-30 pounds. Minimum Requirements Must be at least 15 years old. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations. Reliable transportation to and from work sites. Availability to train and work from mid-May through late August. No vacations or leaves of absence allowed without prior approval and shift coverage. Work Environment Work is conducted outdoors and indoors in various weather conditions. Requires adaptability to a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs. EEO/ADA Statement The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable laws. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 806-378-4294. The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.