The City of Jackson is currently hiring lifeguards for the Nixon Water Park 2024 season. Lifeguards will get a $300 bonus if they lifeguard the entire season at Nixon. The water park is open Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting Monday, June 17 and lasting through Saturday, Aug. 10. The City has open positions for Pool Supervisor at $24 hourly, Head Lifeguard at $19 hourly, and up to 20 Lifeguards. Lifeguards over 18 years old will earn $17 hourly. Those under 18 will get $15 hourly.
Interested applicants may submit an employment application through cityofjackson.org in the Personnel & Labor Relations section. An application packet is available on the website. Questions about the positions should be directed to Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Andrew Sargeant at 517-990-6290. Lifeguards must have the proper certifications to be eligible for hiring consideration, along with being 15 years old and over.