Krannert Summer Head Lifeguard
City of Indianapolis
Posted: April 9, 2026 (1 day ago)
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City of Indianapolis
DPR-Family Centers
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204
Salary
From $16.20
per hour
Type
Part-Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves overseeing daily operations at a city park, including running sports and recreation programs, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safety for visitors.
It requires hands-on work like setting up events, enforcing rules, and providing customer service to community members of all backgrounds.
A good fit would be someone energetic and organized who enjoys working with people, especially in outdoor or fitness settings, and can handle unexpected situations independently.
Agency Summary
With over a century of history advancing the value of parks, Indy Parks is committed to protecting and enhancing the community's assets for the future.
We will be a leader in making Indianapolis a vibrant, happy, and healthy place to live.
By providing premier greenspaces and recreation opportunities, we welcome all residents, regardless of race, gender, socio-economic status, ability, or identity, to connect to nature, to the community, and to themselves.
The agency is able to do this by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment in order for our workforce to meet the needs of the constituents of Indianapolis and Marion County.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Requirements Assists in development, planning, directing, implementation and coordinating a wide variety of recreational eventsFollows established policies and proceduresCompletes reports, inspections, and evaluations based on established guidelines.
Uses software and variety of technology platforms to organize, document, track, and monitor work including, but not limited to, ActiveNet, Microsoft Office Suite, InforPS, Peoplesoft, and WebExDelivers excellent customer service to internal and external customers and established a professional rapport with all park users Initiates new sports, aquatics, and recreation programsSupports and assists customers while participating in activities such as sports, recreational, arts, fitness, and aquatic programsSchedules classes and assists in planningSupervises and coordinates recreational programs Responsible for collecting, depositing, and securing park funds.
May be required to fill out reports and formsAttends meetings or training sessions as requiredSupervises the use of supplies, equipment, and facilities Sets up and break down for regular scheduled activities and events Enforces rules and regulations Assists with field and sports equipment maintenance including, but not limited to variety of sports playing fields (traditional and non-traditional sports), ice rinks, skate sharpening, operating a Zamboni and cricket cages Responsible for cleanliness and general appearance of work site and provide a positive image between department and community.
Maintains the facility and park grounds in an attractive manner Opens and closes the facility and follows proper security measures to safeguard city assets Must maintain confidentiality at all timesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications
Must be self-motivated. Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions. Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet various deadlines.
Ability to work productively under general supervision. Ability to work varied work schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
General knowledge of sports, recreational games and arts and crafts. Ability to plan and organize activities. Ability to maintain discipline and supervise participants of all ages.
Ability to follow all established policies and procedures. Must be people and community oriented and have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to obtain officials certification for recreation sports and crafts.
Licenses/Certifications Required: Ability to CPR and First Aid Certificate, Indiana Public Passengers Chauffeurs License, NYSCA Clinician Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Working Conditions
Essential functions are regularly performed in an office setting without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Conditions
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