Lifeguard
General lifeguard work at a municipal swimming pool, including the supervision of swimming, swimming instruction, and administration of first aid measures when required.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Minimum age of eighteen at the time of application.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- A current, nationally recognized Lifeguard Training Certification from a professional provider.
- A current, nationally recognized Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification from a professional provider.
- A current nationally recognized Water Safety or Swim Instructor Certification from a professional provider.
The City of New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to Shana Parker at or TTY/Voice at or .
Employment with the City of New Orleans brings many great benefits including:
- 14 paid holidays in 2026.
- 13 paid vacation days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus vacation days the longer you are employed.
- 13 paid sick days per year including during your first year of employment. Additional bonus sick days the longer you are employed.
- We pay you for unused vacation and sick days when you leave City government.
- Depending on your job, your department may also offer remote work, flexible schedules, and/or shift work.
- We offer healthcare plans as low as $60.31 biweekly for individual employees. Our plan covers medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision. Hate going to the doctor's office? It also includes access to telemedicine. Plan members can also opt to cover their children, spouses and same or opposite sex registered domestic partners.
- We also offer a Flexible Spending Account that can reduce taxes for employees by allowing for pre-tax contributions for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs.
- A completely free $25,000 life insurance policy is also available for all full-time employees.
- The City of New Orleans is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
- Depending on your job you can participate in one of several pension systems and enjoy this great benefit.
- You can also participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan (457b) which allows you to defer up to $24,500 of your pretax income each year to supplement your retirement savings.
- We offer competitive pay including pay increases based on the length of your employment. We also offer special pays for educational advancement, professional certifications and specialized work assignments.
- Our Employee Growth and Development Division offers free courses in over 50 topics including Leadership, Personal Finance, Conflict Management, Excel, Managing Stress, and Business Writing.
- Employees who work during declared emergencies receive extra pay.
- Employees who can't work due to emergency related workplace closures continue to receive their normal pay.