(Free Lifeguard Training)

The Metro Parks Aquatics Department operates 12 public swimming pools across Metro Louisville; one pool operates year-round. Lifeguard duties and employment application instructions are described below. For more information, or to inquire about cashier, concession and swim instruction employment opportunities, call 502/897-9949.

Metro Parks provides free lifeguard training to those who work for Metro Parks for one full season. The training is available to non-employees for a fee. For information on the certifications necessary to become a lifeguard, click here.

2007 HOURLY PAY SCALE:
$7.00 Starting Pay for Metro Parks Guard
$6.00 Lifeguard Aides (15 years old)

Lifeguards are required to take a drug test as a condition of employment.

LIFEGUARD DUTIES:
The lifeguard maintains a safe environment for all guests of Metro Parks swimming pools. Under management’s instruction, the lifeguard is responsible for all of the following duties on a daily basis:

• Maintains order both in the water and on the pool deck, and enforces pool rules.
• Attentively observes activity in the water and insures safe swimming conditions at all times.
• Treats the public with courtesy and respect at all times.
• Provides first aid treatment and artificial respiration when necessary.
• Maintains proper certification, including the Louisville Metro Health Department certification, and maintains water rescue skills.
• Attends all in-services and conditioning sessions as scheduled.
• Performs daily clean-up or other necessary tasks as instructed.
• Takes water test and accurately records results on pool log sheet.
• Sits in lifeguard chairs, with the rescue tube in their lap, with whistle in their hand or around their neck at all times when they are responsible for the pool.
• Reports to work 15 minutes prior to scheduled time in required uniform.

Please allow at least 3 weeks after all items listed below have been submitted for processing. An employee can not start work until the Metro Parks Personnel Office processes the following:

• Mandatory Drug Screening for Lifeguards
• Lifeguard/First Aid Certification
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification
• Louisville Metro Health Department Water Test & Written Test
• Metro Parks application (a record check must be completed and approved before hire. This may take several weeks so send in your application early!) To download application forms, click here [link to: Department/MetroParks/employment.asp ]
• Metro Parks tax packet
• Copy of Social Security Card & Photo ID
• Birth Certificate if under 18 years old