Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation looking for lifeguards, swim instructors

People of all ages swim at Veterans Memorial Park Pool on Aug. 26, 2021. (Meredith Bruckner)

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Looking to work outdoors this summer?

Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation is hiring lifeguards and swim instructors for area pools during its summer season.

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Swim instructors will supervise morning and evening swim classes and group activities held Mondays through Thursdays and weekend classes between 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Lifeguards will monitor swimmers and water conditions while enforcing safety rules, according to an Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation hiring flyer. “Employees will have an opportunity for lifeguard certification reimbursement up to $200 upon working a minimum of 200 hours,” says the flyer.

The starting pay for both positions is $16.45 per hour.

Other open positions include cashiers, day camp counselors, golf course staff and canoe livery attendants.

Those interested can learn more or apply online at a2gov.org/parksjobs.


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