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    • Employment and Lifeguard Training

    Interested in working at a pool this summer?

    Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation Aquatics employs approximately 125 lifeguards, water safety instructors, coaches, water aerobic instructors, and principal lifeguards each year to work at our nine swimming pools located throughout Pima County, Arizona.

    Summer 2020 Application Process for Lifeguard, Lifeguard WSI, and Lifeguard Principal

    2020 Pay Rates

    Lifeguard $13.00 per hour
    Water Safety Instructor – $14.09 per hour
    Principal Lifeguard – $15.10 per hour

    Required Certifications:

    • American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
    • American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
    • Starfish Aquatics Institute - Starfish Swimming Certification (SSI) or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training (Water Safety Instructor and Principal Lifeguards only). When only American Red Cross Certification (WSI) is held, the Starfish Aquatics Institute - Starfish Swimming Certification (SSI) is required within six months of hire date.

    Classes

    Lifeguard Training Classes 
    Lifeguard Training Classes in Ajo
    Lifeguard Review Classes REVISED
    Swim Lesson Instructor Training Classes 

    For any additional questions on employment please call (520) 724-5171 or (520) 724-5189.

    Register Now!
    Convenience fees apply for online registration.

     

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    3500 W. River Road
    Tucson, AZ 85741

    (520) 724-5000


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