What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard & Head Lifeguard position at Town of Marana?
Marana is one of the fastest growing communities in Southern Arizona, located approximately 20 minutes northwest of downtown Tucson and 75 minutes southeast of Phoenix. Â The Town makes its decisions based on a Strategic Plan that has five focus areas: Cherished Heritage, Vibrant Community, Thriving Commerce, Healthy Lifestyles, and Proactive Public Services.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.
The Town of Marana is currently seeking individuals who enjoy swimming, keeping people safe, and working outdoors. The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring 50 Lifeguards and 4 Head Lifeguards for an exciting summer working at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center.Â
Lifeguard Positions Will Consist Of Morning, Evening, Weekend, And Holiday Shifts Both Seasonally For The Summer Months And Year-round. Applicants Must Commit To Work The Entire Season And Must Attend Orientation And Training Provided By The Town. StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Training And Certification Will Be Provided, Free Of Charge To The Selected Applicants, Upon Beginning Of Employment. See Recruitment Schedule Below
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
February 24th: First Review of Applications Â
March 3rd & 4th (evenings): Interviews and In-Water Screening (See Additional Requirements below for details)
March 20th (daytime): First day with required Orientation
March 24-April 25 (5 Weeks): Lifeguard SGE Lifeguard Training & SAI Swim Instruction Training
Starting Pay Rate
Selected candidates will be invited to interview for the position. Those who advance from the interview step will then complete a 50lb lift test and physical, followed by a water screening test. To be considered, applicants must complete this water screen test. Passing candidates must have the ability to swim 50 yards without stopping, swim 50 yards with a rescue tube, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands and retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from bottom of the pool.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 2/24/2025.
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Application Status Updates
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATIONÂ
11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653Â
www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 Â / Â fx (520) 382-3500 Â
QUESTIONSÂ
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520.382.1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov Â
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
Marana's standards are high. We are an organization of excellence and have developed four Cultural Value Statements that provide the guidelines for how we work together. Â Our Cultural Values are: Dedicated Service, Respect, Teamwork and Engaged Innovation.
The Town of Marana is currently seeking individuals who enjoy swimming, keeping people safe, and working outdoors. The Parks and Recreation Department is hiring 50 Lifeguards and 4 Head Lifeguards for an exciting summer working at the Marana Aquatic and Recreation Center.Â
Lifeguard Positions Will Consist Of Morning, Evening, Weekend, And Holiday Shifts Both Seasonally For The Summer Months And Year-round. Applicants Must Commit To Work The Entire Season And Must Attend Orientation And Training Provided By The Town. StarGuard Elite Lifeguard Training And Certification Will Be Provided, Free Of Charge To The Selected Applicants, Upon Beginning Of Employment. See Recruitment Schedule Below
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
February 24th: First Review of Applications Â
March 3rd & 4th (evenings): Interviews and In-Water Screening (See Additional Requirements below for details)
March 20th (daytime): First day with required Orientation
March 24-April 25 (5 Weeks): Lifeguard SGE Lifeguard Training & SAI Swim Instruction Training
Starting Pay Rate
- Lifeguard: $17/hourÂ
- Head Lifeguard: $18/hourÂ
- Returning Marana employees may be eligible for a $0.25/hour increase for each returning year up to a maximum pay rate of $18.00/hour for Lifeguards, and 19.00/hour for Head Lifeguards.
- Greet patrons arriving at the facility
- Answer inquiries about Aquatic programming and provide information to patrons
- Practice lifeguard/rescue skills and participate in In-Service Trainings.
- Monitor the facility functions to prevent accidents and drowning incidents
- Assist with the inventory for pool/office supplies
- Maintain high standards or safety and skills
- Assist with pool custodial maintenance and assignments as needed
- Enforce all pool rules and regulations
- Lead (teach) and provide assistance with groups in Aquatic Programming and Events
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the Pool Managers and Head Lifeguards
- Must be courteous and cooperative with public at all timesÂ
- Assist supervisor in ensuring adherence to swimming pool rules, operation procedures, and reporting any possible injury or safety hazards. (Head Lifeguard)
- Must be 16 years of age
- Must be 16 years of age
- Over 6 months of lifeguard experience
Selected candidates will be invited to interview for the position. Those who advance from the interview step will then complete a 50lb lift test and physical, followed by a water screening test. To be considered, applicants must complete this water screen test. Passing candidates must have the ability to swim 50 yards without stopping, swim 50 yards with a rescue tube, tread water for 2 minutes without use of hands and retrieve a 10-pound dive brick from bottom of the pool.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the Town of Marana application form in its entirety online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marana. Providing a resume is welcome; however, it will not substitute for completing all required sections of the application. Minimum qualifications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely on the information provided in the application. Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required details may result in disqualification from the hiring process. Job posting will remain open until a sufficient number of applicants have met the minimum requirements. A first review date of applications will be conducted on 2/24/2025.
Â
Application Status Updates
All status updates regarding your application will be sent via email. Please ensure you provide a valid email address and regularly check your inbox, including your junk or spam folders, for important notifications throughout the hiring process.
TOWN OF MARANA CONTACT INFORMATIONÂ
11555 West Civic Center Drive Marana, AZ 85653Â
www.maranaaz.gov ph (520) 382-1900 Â / Â fx (520) 382-3500 Â
QUESTIONSÂ
Human Resources Staff Contact
Krista Devlin / 520.382.1921 / kdevlin@maranaaz.gov Â
For technical issues with the NEOGOV site, please contact Customer Support at 1-855-524-5627.
The Town of Marana is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the application/exam process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department prior to any deadlines related to this recruitment process. Please contact the Human Resources Department if you would like this publication in an alternative format.
Salary : $16 - $18
