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Aquatics

Lifeguards + Employment

Looking for a job with flexible hours that could turn into a career? Lifeguard at one of the City of Irving's pools or aquatic centers!

Consider what employment with the city as a lifeguard can offer, including:

First Aid / CPR / AED certification
Obtain water rescue skills
Increased leadership opportunities
Improve decision-making skills
Development of public relations, customer service and conflict-resolution skills
Verifiable work experience for resumes and college applications

Become a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard!

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards, ages 15 and older for summer seasonal positions, 16 and older for year round part-time positions and 18 and older for full-time year-round employment at its aquatic facilities.

Lifeguards are in the business of safety and prevention, making them ideal candidates for medical or first responder college programs. In addition to enforcing all the rules and regulations of the pool, lifeguards are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the assigned facility. Irving lifeguards also get a lot of customer service experience, such as answering phones and completing sales transactions.

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Application Process

To maintain eligibility for employment with the Irving Parks and Recreation Department, all lifeguards must complete American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification every two years. This one-day course, offered exclusively to returning employees of Irving Aquatics, ensures your skills remain sharp, your knowledge stays up-to-date with the latest safety standards, and you're prepared to respond confidently in any aquatic emergency.

The following are available resources for lifeguarding classes:

The City of Irving hosts lifeguard classes at its aquatic facilities. Visit IrvingRec to view course offerings and register for a class.
For more information on Lifeguard Certification course, email the Irving Aquatics Team.
Visit the American Red Cross’ Lifeguarding page for information on classes.

Blended Learning

Blended Learning combines online learning with in-person skills sessions where you will practice skills and demonstrate competency. Please plan to complete all eLearning modules, including the CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid final eLearning exam, at least two days prior to your first in-person skills session. Most participants complete the eLearning portion of the course in approximately 7 hours. Be prepared to provide proof that you completed the eLearning content.

Successful completion of the course will result in American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid, CPR-Professional Rescuer and AED certifications.

Deep Water Lifeguarding Prerequistes

Prerequisite 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 150 yards continuously, tread water for 2 minutes, and then swim 50 more yards. When swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, you must use only your legs.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.

Shallow Water Lifeguarding Prerequisites

Prerequisite 1: Swim-Tread-Swim Sequence Jump in, submerge, resurface and swim 50 yards continuously; maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading, floating or a combination of both; then swim 50 more yards. When swimming, you must keep your face in the water and demonstrate good breath control. You may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. When treading, If the maximum water depth is greater than 5 feet, you must tread water using only your legs. If the maximum water depth is less than or equal to 5 feet, you may tread water using only your legs, float or use a combination of the two.

Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 50 seconds. Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. Your face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed. Surface dive (head-first or feet-first) to a depth of 4 to 7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on your back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface. Swimming the distance underwater is not permitted. Exit the water without using a ladder or the steps.