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Lifeguards and Employment

Looking for a job with flexible hours that could turn into a career? Lifeguard at one of the City of Irving's pools or aquatic centers!

Consider what employment with the city as a lifeguard can offer, including:

  1. First Aid / CPR / AED certification
  2. Obtain water rescue skills
  3. Increased leadership opportunities
  4. Improve decision-making skills
  5. Development of public relations, customer service and conflict-resolution skills
  6. Verifiable work experience for resumes and college applications



Become a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard!

The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department hires Red Cross-certified lifeguards, ages 15 and older for summer seasonal positions, 16 and older for year round part-time positions and 18 and older for full-time year-round employment at its aquatic facilities.


Lifeguards are in the business of safety and prevention, making them ideal candidates for medical or first responder college programs. In addition to enforcing all the rules and regulations of the pool, lifeguards are responsible for the maintenance and operation of the assigned facility. Irving lifeguards also get a lot of customer service experience, such as answering phones and completing sales transactions. 



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Application Process

To maintain eligibility for employment with the Irving Parks and Recreation Department, all lifeguards must complete American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification every two years. This one-day course, offered exclusively to returning employees of Irving Aquatics, ensures your skills remain sharp, your knowledge stays up-to-date with the latest safety standards, and you're prepared to respond confidently in any aquatic emergency.

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Aquatic Administration

Jack D. Huffman Community Building

801 W. Irving Blvd.

2nd Floor

Irving, TX 75060


M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


P: (972) 721-2501

F: (972) 721-2658

Email Aquatics


Cimarron Family Aquatic Center

(972) 721-6556

Heritage Aquatic Center

(972) 721-7310

Lee Aquatic Park

(972) 721-2585

North Lake Natatorium

(972) 756-0860

West Irving Aquatic Center

(972) 721-2325