City of Grand Rapids Hiring Lifeguards, Offering Free Certification

Heads-up if you or someone you know is looking for a summer job!

Summer might still seem a long way off, but the City of Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for warmer weather and hiring for seasonal positions now.

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City of Grand Rapids Hiring Lifeguards

Interested in being a lifeguard? Grand Rapids is looking to full and part-time lifeguards for summer 2025 at the three city pools:

• Briggs Park, 324 Knapp St. NE
• Martin Luther King Park, 1200 Franklin St. SE
• Richmond Park, 963 Richmond St. NW

The position is open to those 15 and older, and an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required.

The course normally costs $275, but for the fourth year, the City of Grand Rapids will waive the fee for anyone who works at a city pool this summer.  The certification is valid for two years and teach skills like water rescue, CPR, AED, First Aid and more - so it's actually five different certifications you'll get after taking the course and passing your test!

To  get the free certification, those who pass the multi-day course must work at a Grand Rapids City pool for the 2025 season.

Requirements for being a City of Grand Rapids Lifeguard

• 15 years of age or older
• Experience working directly with people
• Basic customer service skills
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, and/or kneel for extended periods of time
• Must be able to be in the water for extended periods of time
• Reliable transportation or ability to get to scheduled shifts on time

If you're interested, you can apply online here.

Other open pool positions include: pool attendant, pool filter operator, and swim lesson instructor.