**Typical hourly rate starts at $20.59 for pool lifeguards and $21.00 for beach lifeguards and will go up based on experience and level placed. Eligible for a hiring bonus up to $250, paid in two installments, dependent on hours worked by the seasonal end date.**Hiring Bonus and Referral Bonus are valid until July 15, 2026. All offers made after July 15, 2026, will not by eligible for the bonus.
The City of Bellevue is currently seeking multiple Beach and Pool Lifeguards to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center and City of Bellevue Beach Parks. These positions offer flexible hours in a fun work environment with the chance to provide a positive impact in many peoples’ lives. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approach to providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience.
We are hiring
Head Lifeguards, Senior Lifeguards and Lifeguardsfor all locations. This is a seasonal position with the opportunity to continue after the summer season.
Lifeguards: $20.59 - $22.63 Hourly
Beach Lifeguard: $21.00 - $22.63 Hourly
Senior Lifeguard: $22.65 - $25.00 Hourly
Head Lifeguard: $24.91 - $27.50Hourly
Waiving Lifeguard Certification Course Fees
- Fees for the lifeguard certification course of $75.00 will be waived for lifeguard applicants who are selected for hire with the City of Bellevue. Employment is conditional upon successfully passing a criminal background check and completion of an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course taught at Bellevue Aquatic Center. Call 425-452-4444 for class schedule.
Lifeguards new to the City of Bellevue or returning lifeguards are eligible to receive a hiring bonus of up to $250
Note, if the employee continues past the end of the season, September 15, they will receive their final hiring bonus payment based on the hours completed by end of day September 15. Payment will be received on the following paycheck. The hiring bonus is available to new and returning hires through July 15, 2026.
Hours will vary: Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends
Hiring Process:Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The city evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only.
This hiring process will be used to fill multiple vacancies in Aquatics and Beaches across the city.
To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications.
We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics.To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible. We do not accept resumes and cover letters.
Only electronic applications are accepted.
At time of hire, applicants will need to provide social security number and date of birth.
Hiring Bonus and Referral Bonus are valid until July 15, 2026. All offers made after July 15, 2026, will not by eligible for the bonus.Head Lifeguard Responsibilities include providing lifeguard staff supervision, patron surveillance, enforcing beach park rules and regulations, administering staff training, taking a lead role in any emergency response situation, and performing general park maintenance duties.
Senior Lifeguard Responsibilities include providing on-site supervision of lifeguard staff, enforcing beach park rules and regulations, providing patron surveillance and emergency response services, assisting in staff training, and performing general park maintenance duties.
Lifeguard/Beach lifeguard Responsibilities include providing patron surveillance and emergency response services. The positions may also include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.
Head LifeguardsMust be at least 18 years old. Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience. Experience supervising lifeguarding staff preferred. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Senior LifeguardMust be at least 17 years old. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
LifeguardMust be 15 years old for Pool Lifeguard/Swim Instructor. Must be 16 years old for Beach Lifeguard. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Not Certified? Take our Lifeguard Training Class: The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class. The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class.
https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/sports-andathletics/bellevue-aquatic-centerPhysical Demands- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
- The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
- The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.
Hiring Bonus and Referral Bonus are valid until July 15, 2026. All offers made after July 15, 2026, will not by eligible for the bonus.Definition of a Seasonal Employee:- Must be pre-approved by Human Resources to ensure compliance with the legislation Regularly scheduled to work up to 40 hours per week for which the customary annual employment is six months or less
- "Customary" means that the nature of the position typically lasts for six months or fewer and that the period of employment begins at approximately the same time each year
- NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month)
For further information about the position, please contact Patrick Simmons atpsimmons@bellevuewa.gov
