Job Details
Lifeguard (Seasonal)
2026-03-30 City of Tyler, TX Tyler,TX
Description:
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Must be currently certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training. Ellis certification may be used in place of Red Cross. Current WSI certification preferred but not required. Must be available to work any shift upon date of hire until the pool closes for the season. Open swim pool hours; Thursdays 12:00 - 8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 12:30 - 6:30 pm, and Saturdays 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Employees who complete at least 275 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for full reimbursement of their certification costs. Employees who complete at least 240 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for a partial reimbursement of their certification costs.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
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Are you currently certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training, OR have the ability to get certified before the Summer begins? *Ellis certification will be considered in lieu of Red Cross certification*
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If answered "Yes" to the previous questions, please provide your expiration date for your certifications.
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Are you currently WSI certified?
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Are you available to work any shift scheduled upon hire until the pool closes for the season?
Required Question
Salary: $14.00 Hourly
Location : Tyler, TX
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Job Number: 995### ####89
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/19/2026
Purpose Of Position
"SEASONAL POSITIONS ONLY - TEN (12) VACANCIES"
Provides protection to patrons of public swimming pools; assists in cleaning pool and related facilities; and perform other duties as required.
Essential Functions
- Maintain constant alert watch over patrons using City swimming pools.
- Provides immediate assistance to patrons when required.
- Enforces safety and participation rules applicable to pool area to prevent occurrence of accidents and dangerous situations.
- Maintains discipline among patrons.
- Assists in cleaning pool, pool area, and facility.
- Must have knowledge of general rules of water safety.
- Ability to learn and effectively apply City rules and regulations for pool use.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and patrons.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Must be currently certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR, and Lifeguard Training. Ellis certification may be used in place of Red Cross. Current WSI certification preferred but not required. Must be available to work any shift upon date of hire until the pool closes for the season. Open swim pool hours; Thursdays 12:00 - 8:30 pm, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays 12:30 - 6:30 pm, and Saturdays 9:30 am - 6:30 pm.
Employees who complete at least 275 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for full reimbursement of their certification costs. Employees who complete at least 240 hours of work during the pool season will be eligible for a partial reimbursement of their certification costs.
City Of Tyler Policy
It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.
The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associate's Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelor's Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.
The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.
Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minor's release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.
No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.
This posting is subject to be removed at the discretion of the department providing the position.
The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.
The City of Tyler offers the following benefits:
- Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
- 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Supplemental life insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Award-winning Infants at Work Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ongoing professional development
We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.
01
In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you currently certified in American Red Cross Standard First Aid, CPR and Lifeguard Training, OR have the ability to get certified before the Summer begins? *Ellis certification will be considered in lieu of Red Cross certification*
- Yes
- No
03
If answered "Yes" to the previous questions, please provide your expiration date for your certifications.
04
Are you currently WSI certified?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available to work any shift scheduled upon hire until the pool closes for the season?
- Yes
- No
Required Question