Citiparks Lifeguard

It's never too early to plan your summer job as a CitiParks Lifeguard!

Lifeguards are hired to work at Citiparks Aquatic Facility locations June through Labor Day. Citiparks offers Lifeguard Certification Training courses prior to the season as well as recertification for experienced lifeguards. Candidates must have a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification valid through September 7, 2026 and additionally are required to submit criminal background clearances and pass a medical exam.

Interested in Becoming a City of Pittsburgh Lifeguard?

Fill out the survey today and we will call you! Please make sure you meet the following criteria before sending your application:

Must be 15 years old.
A current City of Pittsburgh Resident.
Willing to work at any of Citiparks Aquatics Facilities.

2026 Lifeguard Interest Survey

Are You an Experienced Lifeguard?

Call our Aquatics Office today - 412.323.7928

A Re-Certification Class will be scheduled to onboard currently certified lifeguards. Please stay tuned for date/times for the 2026 Pool Season. Get on our list and we will call you; complete the 2026 Lifeguard Interest Survey!

For more information on how to register for a Training Course or Recertification Class, contact our Aquatics Office:

412-323-7928
aquatics@pittsburghpa.gov

Lifeguard Training Information

Citiparks offers Lifeguard Training courses for potential employees. Over the course of our training, candidates will learn the necessary skills to obtain a Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First-Aid certification as well as policies and procedures required by the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Health Department. Please make sure you apply online through the City's employment center. Current lifeguards are also required to go through pre-employment training and/or recertification.

2026 Lifeguard Training & Recertification Schedule

ALL COURSE DATES AND TIMES ARE MANDATORY - YOU ONLY HAVE TO ATTEND ONE COURSE

Course 1: April 22 - May 3, 2026

• Wednesday April 22, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday April 25, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Sunday April 26, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Wednesday April 29, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday May 2, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Sunday May 3, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

Course 2: May 6 - 17, 2026

• Wednesday May 6, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday May 9, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Sunday May 10, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Wednesday May 13, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday May 16, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Sunday May 17, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

Course 3: May 26 - 31. 2026 (This is an accelerated course and requires a pre-test)

• Tuesday May 26, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Wednesday May 27, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Thursday May 28, 2026 – 6PM - 9PM

• Saturday May 30, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

• Sunday May 31, 2026 – 9AM - 5PM

Lifeguard Reviews (Recertifications):

Saturday April 18, 2026 (9 AM - 5 PM)
Sunday April 26, 2026 (9 AM - 5 PM)
Sunday May 10th, 2026 (9 AM - 5 PM)
Saturday May 23rd, 2026 (9 AM - 5 PM)

All trainings and review courses are held at:

Carrick High School - 125 Parkfield Street, 15210 (Side entrance on Spokane Ave)

New Lifeguards are required to attend at least one practice session so that we can assess your swimming skills prior to the beginning of the course. Depending on your skill level, you may need to attend more than one practice session. Practice sessions will be available at the Oliver Bath House starting in March.

Returning or already certified lifeguards are required to check off on both CPR and water skills through attending a Review Class.

If you have any questions or need more information, please reach out to the Aquatics office at 412-323-7928 or aquatics@pittsburghpa.gov

last updated: 03/03/2026