Lifeguard I

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing. 

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork. 

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone! 

The Recreation Division seeks a positive and energetic professional to join our team. The purpose of this position is to ensure the safety of the Johnson County citizens and community visitors to JCPRD Aquatic Facilities. Successful performance helps ensure the provision of recreational opportunities and improved quality of life for the citizens of Johnson County!  The Lifeguard ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center, an indoor aquatic facility, as well as the outdoor beaches located at the Shawnee Mission Park and/or Kill Creek Park.    

• Observe and enforce all rules and regulations of the facility to prevent accidents or emergency situations.
• Educate and inform patrons of the rules and regulations of the facility
• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; respond quickly to all emergencies and administer first aid as needed
• Help to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility
• Communicate with the lifeguard team and facility staff for additional assistance in an emergency.
• Provide quality customer service for our patrons
• Complete all appropriate daily paperwork during assigned shifts
• Attend all in-service training sessions and staff meetings
• Maintain good physical condition and strong job-related skills
• Perform all other related duties as assigned 

• Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center - 17251 W. 87th St., Lenexa, KS 66219Days: Monday - Saturday, occasional Sundays
• Shawnee Mission Park Lake Beach - 79th & Renner Rd., Shawnee Mission, KS 66219Days: Open Sunday - Saturday
• Kill Creek Park Lake Beach - 11670 S. Homestead Lane, De Soto, KS 66061Days: Open Thursday - Sunday

• Compensated training for American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, if not currently certified.
• Paid ongoing training.
• Eligible for paid time off.
• Earn complimentary seasonal pass(es).
• Year-round positions are available.

• Minimum age of 15 years old and older.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and Waterfront Lifeguard Certification required.
• American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED Certification required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills along with the ability to work with individuals of all ages.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain good physical condition and maintain professional skills of alertness, responsible, good judgment, and cleanliness.