Part-Time Aquatic Facility Lifeguard — Opener

Job overview

The Part-Time Aquatic Facility Lifeguard — Opener is an onsite, year-round role in Leawood, KS, with up to 15 hours per week. The posting states a minimum starting rate of $16 per hour, with higher rates available based on certification and experience. The J’s mission is to build an inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning, and joy. The lifeguard helps keep aquatic-facility patrons safe through continuous surveillance, rule enforcement, and emergency response. The role also includes shift paperwork, cleaning and maintenance, weekly swimming, and required in-service training.

What you'll do

• Enforce aquatic-facility rules
• maintain constant surveillance of members and respond appropriately to emergencies
• complete daily paperwork
• perform maintenance and cleaning
• swim 1,000 yards weekly
• attend required monthly in-service training—one session per month in fall and winter and two per month in summer.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lifeguard

aquatic facility

opener

part-time

leawood ks

the j

$16/hr minimum starting pay

pool safety

emergency response

lifeguard training

first aid

cpr and aed pro

year-round

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible daytime schedules
• free individual membership to The J
• employee discounts. Higher starting rates may be available based on certification and experience.

Why this role

Year-round opening role with weekday hours between 5 a.m. and 4 p.m.; occasional weekends, especially during summer. Requires lifeguard training, First Aid, CPR and AED Pro, and a practical skills test.

About the employer

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC (The J) is hiring for this role. Industry: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers. Sector: 71.