Lifeguard/Instructor Aide (Temporary Part-Time Position) 2026

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city of columbia moColumbia (MO)

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Posting DetailsApplicant View of Posting Posting Number1345TPosition TitleLifeguard/Instructor Aide (Temporary Part-Time Position) 2026 DepartmentParks & RecreationJob Code008FLSA StatusNon-ExemptUnion AffiliationUnrepresentedPay GradeT08Job Description SummaryLifeguard will work under the general supervision of the Facility Managerial staff. Lifeguard will: provide a safe environment for the facility patrons through polite enforcement of safety rules; provide correct, courteous answers to telephone and verbal inquires; administer first aid and water rescues when needed; assist with teaching classes in a manner prescribed by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department (CPRD) guidelines; bend/stoop/twist/reach overhead to demonstrate swim strokes in and out of the water; lift preschool age children in and out of the water; accurately maintain all class records as prescribed by CPRD guidelines; provide a healthy and sanitary facility for patrons through continual cleaning; assist with department wide events; and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must: be at least 15 years of age; have a current nationally recognized lifeguard certification (StarGurard Elite, American Red Cross or Ellis & Associates) or certified before the start of working Summer 2026; be able to clearly see across the entire pool to recognize swimmers in distress; have proof of 20/20 corrective vision; be able to hear whistle codes and patrons across pool area; have physical endurance to respond to emergencies; be able to lift up to 50lbs; participate in weekly in-service trainings; be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; attend mandatory pre-season orientation and staff meetings; purchase approved uniform and follow dress code policy; and must have excellent customer service skills. Supervision ExercisedStarting Salary$16 per hourOpen Until FilledNoDeadline to Apply 12/31/2026 Number of Positions Available65-75 Notice to ApplicantsIndividuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.7235 TTY: 711 (MO RELAY) THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization programSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPR will be offering Lifeguard Certification Courses for free. Contact Sydney Philpot at sydney.philpot@como.gov for more information. Part-Time employees do not qualify for sick, holiday or vacation pay. Pay checks are issued bi-weekly. Some lifeguards positions are available at the end of the summer season. A temporary employee position is one created and intended to exist for less than one thousand four hundred fifty (1,450) hours in any calendar year. Temporary employees have no seniority, grievance, or appeal privileges. Temporary employees shall have no benefits except as required by law. A temporary employee position may be full-time, part-time, variable hour or seasonal. HoursVaries - Aquatic Facilities are open 7 days a week

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