Get Your Summer Job!


 

Make a Splash.
Earn Some Cash!

Being a lifeguard is the best summer job you will ever have! Don't wait... we are hiring!​

Best Job Ever!

  • Earn money

  • Learn lifesaving skills

  • Work in your neighborhood

  • Keep your community safe and be a role model for kids

  • Looks great on a college application - shows teamwork, responsibility and leadership

  • Meet other amazing people

  • Perfect for students, flexible summer shifts

What Will I Get Paid?

Application Process:

Get Lifeguard Certified:

Register for a Lifeguard Certification Class​
(For a limited time, certification classes are only $20. Discounted classes are made possible by the P​​hoenix Parks Foundation.)

​​The first step to being a lifeguard is getting certified. Classes are offered year-round. 

If you already have an active lifeguard certification from StarGuard Elite (SGE), you do not have to take our Lifeguard Certification course to join our team, just complete the application below.​

Complete the Application:

Apply now and enroll in a lifeguard certification class. ​​​​​​​​​​

Other Positions A​va​ilable

We have other fun and rewarding jobs as part of the Aquatics team that don't require being a lifeguard.

Pool Cashier

Apply​ Now!
  • $15.69 per hour
  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Must be friendly and good with people
  • Job Tasks: P​rovide great customer service and use a point of sale computer to register guests for swim programs

Mascot "Buddy Bear"

Apply Now!
  • $15.69 per hour
  • Must be at least 15 years old
  • Must be energetic and outgoing
  • Job Tasks: Perform in the "Buddy Bear" mascot suit at pools and special events citywide 

Assistant Pool Manager

Apply No​w!

  • $21.54 per hour
  • Must be able to lead and train a team in an aquatics environment
  • Job Tasks: Hands-on training and supervising a team of people to create a safe and fun pool environment

Pool Manager

Apply No​​​w!​​​

  • $23.74 or $26.18 per hour
  • Must have great leadership skills to supervise a team
  • Job Tasks: Supervise, train and schedule a team of people, while providing quality programming and guest services

Program Specialist

Apply Now!

  • $22.61​ per hour
  • Must be organized, and have computer and supervisor skills
  • Job Tasks: Plan, coordinate and supervise special programs and events at multiple pools citywide​​

Equipment Operator

Apply Now!

  • $18.60 per hour
  • A valid driver's license is required
  • Job Tasks: Operate city pickup trucks, flatbeds and vans​​​; includes transporting youth from pools to special events​​​​​​​​
Lifeguard at Maryvale Pool 
Lifeguard and kids at University Pool  
Lifeguard teaching swimming skills  
Lifeguard in looking over the pool 
Three lifeguards performing a water safety drill  
Lifeguard teaching swimmer how to use kickboard  
Lifeguard teaching swimmer how to use kickboard

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*** Completion of lifeguard certification or a job application does not guarantee employment with the City of Phoenix. ***

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​Questions?

​Phone: 602-534-6587
E-mail: aquatics.pks@phoenix.gov​