Lifeguard

The City of Lawrenceburg is currently accepting applications for seasonal Lifeguards at the Pat O'Neill Memorial Pool.  Applicants must have, or be able to obtain by May 31, 2026, a valid Lifeguard Certification issued by the American Red Cross and must be at least 16 years old by May 18, 2026. The season for the Pat O'Neill Memorial Pool runs from early May through September.

The City of Lawrenceburg will reimburse the cost of Lifeguard training for any Lifeguard hired and remains actively employed as a Lifeguard with the City of Lawrenceburg for the 2026 season. *See Lifeguard Certification Training at the bottom of this posting for upcoming local Lifeguard Training Courses.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prolonged periods of sitting in guard chair as well as standing while remaining alert and aware of activities in and around the pool. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Talk, hear, and speak, walking, stooping, crouching. Must occasionally  lift and/or move up to 40 pounds unassisted. 

The City of Lawrenceburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ADA Compliant Employer.  The City of Lawrenceburg does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, skills, ability and merit.

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*LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION TRAINING AVAILABLE

Training listed below is independent from the City of Lawrenceburg and is for informational purposes. Applicants are responsible for contacting, scheduling, and paying any applicable fees for the training received. Please contact each training program contact for questions about Lifeguard training. City of Lawrenceburg/Pat O'Neill Memorial Pool Lifeguard applicants must have a valid Lifeguard Certification issued by the American Red Cross no later than May 31, 2026. 

Lawrenceburg High School

February 13-15, 2026

Course Type: Lifeguard Full Certification and Lifeguard Recertification

Cost: $300 for Full Certification Course / $150 for Recertification Course

To register text or email Neil Rullman the following information: your name, phone, email, age, date of birth, grade, school attending. Neil Rullman, text 812-584-5235 or email [email protected]

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South Dearborn High School

Couse Type: Lifeguard Full Certification and Lifeguard Recertification

Cost: $300 for Full Certification Course / $150 for Recertification Course

Full Certification Dates:     

•   Tryouts April 16th @ 7pm, class on April 18th and 19th at 9am


•   Tryouts April 30th @ 7pm, class May 2nd and 3rd at 9am


•   Tryouts May 7th @ 7pm, class May 9th and 10th at 9am

Recertification Dates (all start at 9am):

•    March 14th


•    March 15th


•    March 21st 


•    March 22nd


•    April 25th


•    April 26th

To register contact:

• Sidney Halloran: 812-560-6201, [email protected]


• Cari Kraemer: 812-584-7332, [email protected]


• Jared Whitelock: 812-655-2199, [email protected]