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JOIN OUR AQUATICS TEAM!
JCPRD Aquatics Department is looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our diverse Aquatics Team. We offer flexible summer and part-time employment opportunities, including lifeguard, head guard, swim lesson instructor, marina worker, or front desk. Our team consists of students to seniors in various stages of life. Take the first step to becoming a team member by completing our Aquatics Application.
Our team members have the opportunity to work at Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center, Shawnee Mission Park Beach, Shawnee Mission Park Marina, and Kill Creek Beach.
Don't have your Lifeguard Certification! We offer free certification plus you get paid while training.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- Lifeguard
- Beach Lifeguard
- Marina Worker
- Swim Lesson Instructor
- Masters Swim Coach
- Front Desk Attendant
Lifeguard
(Minimum 15 years old)
As a lifeguard, you will ensure our patrons have a great aquatic experience by enforcing facility rules and regulations, educating patrons on aquatic safety, and responding to emergencies when needed. In addition, you will learn lifelong skills of being a quick thinker, a strong communicator, a problem-solver along with being First Aid/CPR trained.
Headguard
In the Headguard position, you will ensure the patrons have a great aquatic experience by performing duties of the lifeguard along with answering patrons' questions, supervising and lead on-duty lifeguards and staff and assisting with in-service training.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center, Shawnee Mission Park Beach, and Kill Creek Beach
Beach Lifeguard
(Minimum 16 years old)
As a beach lifeguard, you will ensure patrons' have a great beach experience by enforcing the facility rules and regulations, educating patrons on beach and aquatic safety, assisting patrons with questions and responding to emergencies.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Park Beach and Kill Creek Beach
Marina Worker
(Minimum 15 years old)
As a marina worker, you will greet patrons along with assisting with their boat rentals including getting on and of their boat. You will ensure facility rules and regulations are being followed, educate patrons on boating safety and help maintain clean and safe equipment and marina facility.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Park Marina
Swim Lesson Instructor
(Minimum 16 years old)
As a swim lesson instructor, you can Impact a child's life by teaching them the joys of the water. You will have the opportunity to work with beginners to experienced swimmers on water safety, basic swimming skills, stroke proficiency along with sharing a love for the water in a fun and safe environment.
Flexible schedule available with morning and evening classes throughout the year.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center and Prairie Village Aquatic Center (Summer Only)
Masters Swim Coach
(Must have high school diploma or equivalent)
As a masters group coach, you will provide coaching to adults of varying abilities who use swimming as a vehicle for exercise and competition. You will be responsible for designing workouts, providing skill instruction and creating a fun and safe environment.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center
Front Desk Attendant
(Must have high school diploma or equivalent)
As the front desk attendant, you will greet patrons, answer and assist patrons with questions about the facility and program. You will also complete registration for swim lessons, memberships and visit drop-ins.
Locations: Shawnee Mission Aquatic Center
Benefits of Joining the JCPRD Aquatics Team
- Flexible hours
- Free American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Training
- Get paid while you become lifeguard certified
- Work at a pool, beach, and marina
- Interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Opportunity for leadership roles
- Fun place to work!!