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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
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
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.
07/23/2025
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.
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.
It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all
employees and potential City employees.