City hiring lifeguards for aquatics season

For those ready to work and ready to have some fun on the job, the City of Yuma is hiring lifeguards to work this summer's aquatic season.

Those with American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification are eligible to receive a signing bonus. Those who need this certification may receive training fee reimbursement in addition to the signing bonus.

The job has serious responsibilities, but also offers side benefits such as the opportunity to make new friends, a fun working environment, and the chance to develop skills such as teamwork, customer service, self-confidence, and leadership.

"Summer pool season is a Yuma tradition, a big part of growing up here. We are looking for people to help us create a fun and successful aquatics team," said Recreation Manager A.J. Mosqueda. "As an added bonus, lifeguards develop vital life skills that help with future successes."

Candidates with Red Cross lifeguard certification may receive a signing bonus of $150; additionally, the City offers prospective new lifeguards a fee reimbursement of $150 for completing the lifeguard training course. To receive the bonus and reimbursement, applicants must work at a City pool from late May through early August.

For those needing certification, the City offers the Life Guarding Today course, with classes starting on April 26.

To register for a training session or apply to become a lifeguard, visit www.yumaaz.gov/lifeguards and click on "Lifeguards Wanted," or call 928-373-5200.

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