Citiparks Lifeguard
It's never too early to plan your summer job as a CitiParks Lifeguard!
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.
Interested in Becoming a City of Pittsburgh Lifeguard?
Fill out the survey today and we will call you! Please make sure you meet the following criteria before sending your application:
- Must be 15 years old.
- A current City of Pittsburgh Resident.
- Willing to work at any of Citiparks Aquatics Facilities.
Are You an Experienced Lifeguard?
Call our Aquatics Office today - 412.323.7928
A Re-Certification Class will be scheduled to onboard currently certified lifeguards. Please stay tuned for date/times for the 2025 Pool Season. Get on our list and we will call you; complete the 2025 Lifeguard Interest Survey!
For more information on how to register for a Training Course or Recertification Class, contact our Aquatics Office:
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.
2025 Lifeguard Training & Recertification Schedule:
Lifeguard Training 1: April 23 - May 4, 2025
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Wednesday, April 23: 6-9pm
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Saturday, April 26: 9am-5pm
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Sunday, April 27: 9am-5pm
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Wednesday, April 30: 6-9pm
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Saturday, May 3: 9am-5pm
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Sunday, May 4: 9am-5pm
Lifeguard Training 2: May 7 - 18, 2025
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Wednesday, May 7: 6-9pm
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Saturday, May 10: 9am-5pm
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Sunday, May 11: 9am-5pm
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Wednesday, May 14: 6-9pm
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Saturday, May 17: 9am-5pm
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Sunday, May 18: 9am-5pm
Lifeguard Training 3: May 27 - June 1, 2025
Recert 1: Saturday April 12, 2025 (9am-5pm)
Recert 2: Sunday April 27, 2025 (9am-5pm)
Recert 3: Sunday May 11, 2025 (9am-5pm)
Recert 4: Saturday May 24, 2025 (9am-5pm)
last updated: 17/04/2025