Hourly Aquatics Program Job Openings

Hourly Aquatics Program Job Openings

The City of Iowa City Recreation division is accepting applications for positions within the Aquatics Program. Hourly Aquatics Program staff assignments may include the following:

Lifeguard

$15.00 per hour

Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week or

Full-time season daytime hours*

Start & end dates are negotiable within May – September season

*Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration

Free lifeguard certification training available if hired

Definition of Work: Responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons by preventing emergencies by surveilling city pools and responding effectively to emergencies. Enforce pool rules, policies and regulations. Perform cleaning duties, pool tests and logs, and facility checks. Attend and actively participates in regularly scheduled trainings, maintain certifications and maintain fitness levels. Respond to varying public needs and questions and exudes outstanding customer service skills. Must be a strong problem solver and have ability to use independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 15 years of age. Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred at hire or ability to obtain certification. Must pass American Red Cross physical requirements within 90 days of hire. Must pass criminal background check. 

Hours of Operation: Varied schedule including mornings, afternoons and evenings during public hours of operation, seven days a week.

Swim Lesson Instructor 

$16.00 per hour

Variable daytime hours up to 25 hours per week or

Full-time season daytime hours*

Start & end dates are negotiable within May – September season

*Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration

Free WSI certification training available if hired

Definition of Work: Provide group and private swim lessons and water safety instruction to infants, children and adults following the American Red Cross Learn-To-Swim curriculum and guidelines. Teaches appropriate skills and techniques based on age and level using well-designed lesson and block plans. Completes reports on participant progress and communicates with participants and guardians regarding class sessions. Attend and actively participates in regularly scheduled trainings, maintain certifications and maintains fitness level. Responds to varying public needs and questions and exudes outstanding customer service skills. Must be a strong problem solver and have ability to use independent judgement. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 15 years of age. Experience with instructing swim lessons or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred but not required. Must pass criminal background check.

Hours of Operation: Varied schedule including mornings, evenings and Sundays.

Aquatics Customer Service Attendant

$15.00 per hour

Start & end dates are negotiable within May – September season

Seasonal full-time positions are limited to a 5-month duration

Definition of Work: Responds to varying public needs and questions and exudes outstanding customer service skills. Must be a strong problem solver and have ability to use independent judgement. Must be able to perform various office duties including typing, filing, answering phones, working with our registration software and other tasks as assigned. Ability to manage and supervise facility activities and users; effectively communicate general information and enforce policies and procedures is essential. Performs cleaning duties and maintenance tasks. Attends and actively participates in regularly scheduled trainings and maintain certifications. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 15 years of age. Current American Red Cross CPR Certification preferred at hire or ability to obtain certification. Must pass criminal background check.

Hours of Operation: Varied schedule including mornings, afternoons and evenings during public hours of operation, seven days a week at City Park Pool and other varied locations. (May – September). 

To apply, please use the link to the City’s Self Services website at www.icgov.org/jobs and complete the City of Iowa City online employment application.