# Lifeguard – Furman Aquatic Center
SALARY
$14.06 – $14.93 Hourly
LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Temporary
JOB NUMBER
24-PRLG-02
DEPARTMENT
Parks and Recreation – Temporary and Part-time positions
OPENING DATE
11/27/2024
CLOSING DATE
5/23/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Furman Aquatic Center Lifeguards for the 2025 Summer Season!
Candidates can work up to 40 hours per week. Shift times vary with day and evening hours, weekdays and weekends, May through September, with an opportunity to extend employment upon mutual agreement.
Lifeguards are directly accountable to the Shift Leaders, Recreation Assistant and the Aquatics Manager, and adjunctly accountable to the Recreation Superintendent and the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Lifeguards who become Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certified will be given a rate increase after certification.
## Examples of Essential Job Functions
Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors; consistently enforce all aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations and educate patrons about them; recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies; administer first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and/or use an AED in an emergency; inform other lifeguards, facility staff and management when more help or equipment is needed; inspect th
