City of Raleigh Aquatics Lifeguard
City of Raleigh
Key Details
Location
Raleigh, NC
Format
In Person
Deadline
No fixed deadline
Payment
Paid
Ages
15+ years old
Compensation
The official page references $14 per hour for a defined block of paid work hours after completing the S.A.V.E. class; open lifeguard postings on GovernmentJobs.com list pay for each job title.
Time commitment
Part-time shifts including mornings, days, evenings, and weekends depending on pool assignment (per official page).
About This Opportunity
The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources aquatics program hires lifeguards for four year-round and four seasonal pools. The official Lifeguards service page states the City is accepting applications, describes flexible hours (pools often operate from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., with noted need for morning and daytime coverage), and outlines how to apply online. Certified lifeguards apply through GovernmentJobs.com listings; applicants who are not yet certified may qualify for the City’s S.A.V.E. (Seasonal Aquatic Vocational Education) training pathway described on the same page, including paid work-hour expectations after training. You must pass a swim-skills evaluation, City background check, and controlled-substance testing as described on the official page.
Skills you may build
Who it fits
For teens seeking paid work experience
Eligibility
15 years of age or older, plus swim-test, background check, and substance-screening requirements described on the official Lifeguards page.
How to Apply
Visit the official application page to get started:
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Source Details
- Source
- City of Raleigh (Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources)
- Last checked
- May 9, 2026
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