About the job

LIFEGUARD & HEAD LIFEGUARD - RECREATION DIVISION

DEPARTMENT: Public Services

DIVISION: Recreation

WORK LOCATION: Lorin Farr Swimming Pool

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Very Flexible Part-Time Schedules.

• Typically, lifeguards work 4-29 hours per week. Must be able to work 1 consecutive shift per week. Scheduled work times can range between 4:30 AM - 10:30 PM 7 days a week.

• Marshall White Center Pool | Year-round Facility | Opening Spring 2025

• Lorin Farr Swimming Pool | Summer Only Season

RATE OF PAY:

• LIFEGUARD $13.00 - $17.00 per hour, wage dependent on prior experience with the Recreation Division.

• HEAD LIFEGUARD $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, wage dependent on prior experience with the Recreation Division.

GET LIFEGUARD CERTIFIED OR RECERTIFED THROUGH OGDEN CITY RECREATION

Cost for Ogden City Red Cross lifeguard class is $100.00

Class includes rental of hard copy of book. Book is also available online for free.

*ALL APPLICIANTS WHO PASS THIS CLASS AND HAVE SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT AND WORK 120 HOURS WILL BE REIMBURSED for $75.00 and get a fanny pack, hat and CPR mask. *

Register for class at www.ogdencity.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 15 year and older.

• Must be a Certified Red Cross Lifeguard or pass Ogden City Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training program after the initial interview.

• All lifeguards taking the Ogden City Red Cross Lifeguarding Training Program will be required to pay for the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification no later than one week prior to training.

• Head Lifeguard only; minimum requirement 17 years of age.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for performing Lifeguard duties in an effective manner.

• Supervise the conduct of patrons to prevent and/or correct unsafe conditions and behavior.

• Strictly and tactfully enforce rules, regulations, policies, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons using the facility.

• Respond to accidents or situations in or out of the water and provide first aid, CPR, and other assistance as necessary.

• Participate in the record keeping of accidents, rescues, and water chemistry.

• Help keep the Lorin Farr Pool Facility clean and uncluttered.

• Help maintain pool areas by putting in/taking out ropes, cleaning decks, and removing all unnecessary equipment from the pool areas.

• Report unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

• Assume responsibility for maintaining positive relations with patrons.

• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be dressed in proper uniform.

• Assist and support patrons in a positive and productive manner.

• Respond to questions and/or concerns of patrons in a prompt professional fashion.

• Handle rule violators tactfully and respectfully.

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with personnel and management.

• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training sessions.

• Assist other lifeguards and area personnel as necessary.

• Stay aware of the other lifeguard chairs and areas of responsibility.

• Provide input for Aquatic area planning.

• Discuss areas of concern with appropriate personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Head Lifeguard additional functions:

• Variety of close to immediate supervision to the lifeguards.

• Ensure and assist lifeguards in properly providing safety in the facility and impart on-deck supervision of all pools by walking around the facility and scanning pool and deck situations.

• Assure that staff members are correctly completing their duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift a person off the bottom and out of the water (average weight 150 lbs).

• Ability to push, pull, or lift 20 pounds (frequently), 50 pounds (occasionally), and 150+ pounds (rarely).

• Perform all physical skills required for lifeguard, first aid, and CPR certifications and in-service trainings.

• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time in varying outside air temperatures and climate conditions.

• Must have sufficient hearing to perform the duties of the job.

• While performing duties of this job, employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, jump, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

• Ability to safely climb to, and quickly exit, from heights up to 8 feet.

• Ability to walk, run, jump, or stand on uneven terrain.

• Work involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks associated with responding to aquatic emergencies.

• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, chemicals, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK

Successful applicant must pass background check.

MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT

Driving record of successful applicant will be obtained by the HR Office.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

On-line applications will be accepted at www.ogdencity.gov until filled. If you do not have access to a computer, you may come to the Ogden City Human Resources office located at 2549 Washington Blvd., Suite 220, Ogden, UT 84401 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All applications/resumes will be evaluated and ranked based on relevant education and experience as stated therein. Highest ranking applicants may be invited for a personal interview.

WE ARE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE AA/EOE/ADAAA- JANUARY 05, 2026