What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer 2025 Aquatic Positions position at The City of Cedar Falls?
Cedar Falls Recreation Center Summer 2025 Aquatic Positions
The Cedar Falls Recreation Division is hiring aquatic staff for the 2025 summer season. Expected employment will be May 18-August 18 with additional pre and post-season hours available. Positions vary and hourly wages will range from $11.50-$15.60 based on position, qualifications, and experience.
Expected hourly wage by position:
Head Guards $13.65-15.60
Lifeguards $13.50-14.50
Instructors $13.00-14.00
Instructor Aides $11.50-$13.50
Concession Workers $11.50-$13.50
Cashiers $12.00-$14.00
Maintenance $13.00-15.00
Expected summer work schedule:
Instructors & Aides:
Indoor Lessons: 8:30 am–Noon & 4:40–6:15 pm (up to 30 hours/week during lessons)
Outdoor Lessons: 8:20–11:00 am (up to 13.75 hours/week during lessons)
Instructors/Aides have the ability to pick up substitute guarding hours also.
Lifeguard, Cashier & Concessions:
12–8:00 pm working 8 of 14 days (35-45 hours/week weather & rotation permitting)
Maintenance: Hours vary
Minimum requirements for swimming-related positions: Lifeguard Certification & CPR, First Aid, AED; non-swimming: CPR & First Aid. The Cedar Falls Recreation Center, UNI Wellness Center and the Black Hawk County YMCA all offer Lifeguarding certification courses. Please call the respective locations for more information. Successful completion of a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen will be required for all positions.
Applications are available from http://www.cedarfalls.com/applications or the Cedar Falls Recreation Center at 110 E. 13th Street, Cedar Falls. For consideration, complete an online application or return a completed application to the Rec. Center; applications will be received until positions are filled. Questions may be directed to Mickey Devine at the above address, 319-273-8636 or mickey.devine@cedarfalls.com. Applications through really only may not be considered. To officially apply, please apply from http://www.cedarfalls.com/applications or the Cedar Falls Recreation Center at 110 E. 13th Street, Cedar Falls.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Temporary, Seasonal
Pay: $11.50 - $15.60 per hour
Expected hours: 13 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Ability to Commute:
- Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16
