CitiParks Is Hiring Lifeguards!

Lifeguards are hired to work at Citiparks Aquatic Facility locations June through Labor Day. Citiparks offers Lifeguard Certification Training courses prior to the season as well as recertification for experienced lifeguards. Candidates must have a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification valid through September 1, 2025 and additionally are required to submit criminal background clearances and pass a medical exam.

Potential lifeguards must be:

  • Must be 15 years old.

  • A current City of Pittsburgh Resident.

  • Willing to work at any of Citiparks Aquatics Facilities.

Lifeguard Training Information

Citiparks offers Lifeguard Training courses for potential employees. Over the course of our training, candidates will learn the necessary skills to obtain a Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First-Aid certification as well as policies and procedures required by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Health Department. Please make sure you apply online through the City's employment center. Current lifeguards are also required to go through pre-employment training and/or recertification.

For more information, please visit the City's lifeguard information page.

Cyndy Tabor