Lifeguard Already Certified

Are you a certified Lifeguard looking for something more than just a job Apply today to join our highly trained motivated and safetyminded Aquatics Team and get paid to make a difference in your community!


The City of Dublin is proud to possess a team of highly trained and passionate lifeguards who are dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of all pool guests through careful observation of the pool and surrounding areas quick responses to emergencies and rule enforcement.

The indoor pools at the Dublin Community Recreation Center operate year round while the Dublin Community North and South outdoor pools are open during the summer season. The scheduling process is very flexible and we offer a variety of shifts including days evenings and weekends.Successful candidates are required to work a minimum of 20 hours per week beginning Memorial Day weekend until Dublin City Schools is back in session.

Successful candidates are required to attend regular inservice trainings to continue gaining knowledge and confidence in: CPR first aid water rescue skills spinal injury management and fitness swimming. All Recreation Services team members have the chance to participate in incentive programs professional development/team building trainings growth opportunities and recognition events.

Beyond the Paycheck

• Refer a Friend Bonus Program $50 per successful employee referral)
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) enrollment and contributions
• Potential Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 20 discount on classes and free textbooks at Franklin University
• Fostering Internal Talent (FIT) Program offering incentives training and team building
• Discounts on classes and memberships at the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC)
• The City maintains the cost of team member certifications and training time is paid $40.00$100.00 value). All certifications achieved belong to the team member.
• Employee recognition and appreciation events throughout the summer
• Discounted/free employee participation in select City events (Memorial Golf Tournament Dublin Irish Festival etc.
• Uniforms provided
• Career mapping and growth opportunities

Responsibilities of a lifeguard include but are not limited to:

• Successfully work in a team setting to accomplish daily tasks
• Vigilantly and actively scan your assigned zone
• Recognize and respond to emergencies as trained
• Consistently and politely enforce facility rules and policies
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with facility guests
• Completion of monthly inservices skill checks and fitness swims
• Seasonal scanning audits
• Cleaning tasks as assigned

• Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED; OR currently registered for an upcoming certification class.
• If you hold a current certification issued by an agency other than the American Red Cross please indicate this on your application.
  • Once hired the City will ensure you are trained and certified according to American Red Cross standards.

The City of Dublin is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive and equitable community. We work to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We actively celebrate colleagues differences support them through their careers with us and prohibit discrimination and harassment. We strive to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities that allow individuals and groups to feel safe respected motivated and valued. Creating a culture of equity and belonging helps to ensure we meet the needs of all residents visitors and City of Dublin employees.