Aquatics Positions
Lenexa Parks & Recreation maintains and operates three outdoor pools in the summer and one indoor pool year-round at the Lenexa Rec Center. We also offer a variety of aquatics recreation programs, including swim lessons, Lenexa Lazers swim and dive team and fitness classes.
Current job opportunities
Aquatics job types
Pool cashier
Are you friendly, polite, and organized? We’re looking for engaging and honest people to handle our front desk and concessions. Pool cashiers monitor membership and access to the pool facility and run the concessions stands. Minimum age is 14.
Lifeguard
Do you want to make a difference by keeping others safe? Our lifeguards prevent accidents, provide first aid, enforce the pool rules, and help keep the facilities clean and orderly. We offer free training for all City of Lenexa lifeguards. Learn more below. Minimum age is 15.
Swim instructor
Do you enjoy teaching and working with children of all ages? Our swimming lessons instructors have the opportunity to work year-round with varying swimming skill levels in either group or private lessons, educating participants in different water-related skills, from first blowing bubbles to fine-tuning their competitive strokes. Minimum age is 14.
Head lifeguards
Our head lifeguards lead the other lifeguards at the pool and make sure the pool is running smoothly, from training to managing the lifeguards' performance. Communication, problem solving and customer service skills are required. This is a great résumé builder for someone who already has lifeguarding experience. Minimum age is 17.
Pool manager
Are you a leader and enjoy managing a team and working with people? Pool managers oversee the operations, head lifeguards, pool cashiers and lifeguards at a facility. Pool managers must have excellent customer service and communication skills. Minimum age for indoor pool manager is 17 and for outdoor pool manager is age 18.
Head Dive Coach
The head dive coach will plan and organize practices and meets, develop and train assistant coaches, demonstrate techniques, analyze performance, instruct participants, attend league meetings and functions, complete necessary reports and records, and coordinate with participants and families. Minimum age is 17.
Assistant Dive Coach
Assistant coaches support the plan and direction of the head dive coach, assist with practices and meets, demonstrate techniques, analyze performance, instruct participants, attend parent meetings and functions, and coordinate with participants and families. Minimum age is 17.
Assistant Swim Coach
Assistant coaches support the plan and direction of the head swim coach, assist with practices and meets, demonstrate techniques, analyze performance, instruct participants, attend parent meetings and functions, and coordinate with participants and families. Minimum age is 17.
How to become a lifeguard
Step 1: Apply for Job
We have closed lifeguard applications for the season.
Step 2: Swim Test
A member of the Aquatics Management team will contact you to schedule your swim test. The swim test is a series of events that candidates must pass in order to enter into a lifeguard class. The swim test will include three parts:
- Swim 300 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order: 100 yards of front crawl (using rhythmic breathing); 100 yards of breaststroke; and 100 yards of either front crawl, breaststroke, or a mixture of both.
- Swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke; surface dive to a depth of 13 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object within the allotted time.
- Tread water for 2 minutes in deep water without the use of arms and hands for stability.
Step 3: Lifeguard Class
Upon passing the swim test, a member of the Aquatics Management team will contact you about enrolling in a lifeguard class. Dates and times are subject to change.
Step 4: Job Offer
Once you have successfully completed the lifeguard class, a member of the Aquatics management team will discuss the hiring process with you.
Frequently asked questions
How old do you need to be to work in Aquatics at Lenexa?
All of our positions have a minimum age requirement.
Cashiers – age 14
Lifeguards – age 15
Indoor Pool Manager – age 17
Head Lifeguard – age 17
Outdoor Pool Manager – age 18
What are the training requirements to become a lifeguard?
All lifeguards will need to pass a prerequisite swim test before moving on to a Red Cross lifeguard class, consisting of roughly 30 hours of in-water and out-of-water training.
The City of Lenexa offers free lifeguard training classes for all applicants.
What perks do Aquatics employee get?
Some of the perks of working in Aquatics include:
- Competitive pay
- Learn lifesaving skills
- Free access to the pool before or after your shift
- Uniforms provided by the City
- Advancement opportunities
- Make new friends
- Staff parties at the pool
How can I teach swim lessons?
Those interested in teaching swim lessons will undergo a classroom and in-water based class, before training alongside current instructors. Instructors will then teach their own classes and/or private swim lessons.
What advancement opportunities are there?
Aquatics staff are able to get involved in additional committees, training opportunities, and programs built to allow staff to be promoted within. You may also complete additional training to be able to teach swim lessons and lifeguard classes.
How can I get signed up for a lifeguard class?
After you apply for the lifeguard position, a member of the Aquatics management team will contact you to set up a time to take a lifeguard class.
Whom can I contact for more information about Aquatic jobs?
Have more questions about employment opportunities in Aquatics? Contact Aquatics Supervisor Nicole Deuvall at ndeuvall@lenexa.com.
Why join Lenexa's Aquatics team?