Lifeguard

The City of Blue Ash is recruiting for Lifeguards for our 2026 aquatics team.  Blue Ash Lifeguards keep patrons safe, enforce rules, and help keep the pool clean. This is a great job for applicants who enjoy working with people and learning new skills. This is also a great opportunity for teens, college students and teachers. Morning, daytime, evening and weekend schedules available. Free training and certification available!

Starting pay of $13.29 an hour plus raises for each summer of work and meeting incentive criteria.

This is a Part-Time Seasonal position with typical employment from April to September.This position will enjoy contributions into the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System; free individual membership to the Blue Ash Recreation Center with eligibility and discount for family members; and discounts at the Blue Ash Golf Course and Sandtrap Grill Restaurant.

• Lifeguards will assist supervisory and professional staff members with the day-to-day operations of the pool.
• Responsible for all duties involved with daily operations, activities, special events, and equipment.
• Will complete opening, closing, and maintenance checklists and procedures as required.
• Know and enforce all rules and regulations according to the Pool Rules and Policies.
• Must be able to attend all staff trainings and meetings as scheduled throughout the year.

• Must hold current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, CPR-AED for lifeguards.
  • NOTE:  The Blue Ash Recreation Center will provide free training and certification for lifeguard applicants.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and perform Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Positive customer service skills; frequently converses and interacts with patrons.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Work environment is primarily outdoors.
• Ability to work weekends April through September.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply online at www.BlueAsh.com/jobs.  Apply prior to the closing date/time of the job announcement and allow at least one hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.

Technical Support:  Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.  If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk between 6:00am and 6:00pm Pacific Time Monday through Friday at 1-855-524-5627.
  
You may also call the City of Blue Ash Human Resources Office at (513) 745-8642 for information.
  
The City of Blue Ash is an EEO/ADA Employer.