Professional Lifeguards at Midwest Pool Management have awesome opportunities and tons of fun all around the Johnson County, Kansas area! Whether you're guarding a quiet neighborhood pool or one of our major water parks, MPM has something for everyone! Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of our patrons, enforcing policies, rules and regulations as well as:

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations
• Enforce policies, rules and regulations
• Participate in regular in-service training
• Keeping pool facilities clean and appealing
• Proactively address patron needs by answering questions, giving directions and other information
• Ensure the safety of patrons
• Issuing lifejackets to patrons

Basic Qualifications

• Lifeguards work seasonally May-September including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Strong observational skills to proactively identify patron needs and ensure safety guidelines are being followed
• Strong verbal communication skills (able to positively engage with patrons, team members and management)

Other Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old to work at a neighborhood pool (15 year-olds upon approval) and 15 years old to work at a public pool
• Ability to swim
• Lifeguard training is available and must be successfully completed