2026/2027 Aquatics - Lifeguards, Instructors, Head Guards

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District•Multiple pool locations - Beaverton, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) is seeking team members to support our Aquatics Program in the Beaverton area. This is a great opportunity to use your aquatic training and leadership skills to help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. All aquatic positions are eligible for a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills! We're hiring for multiple roles across various facilities, with hours based on program needs. Part-time employees work fewer than 1,560 hours annually. Seasonal staff work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months. Shifts vary from 2-29 hours per week, between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, with weekend shifts available.

Requirements

Aquatic training
Leadership skills
CPR/First Aid certification (implied by duties)
Must be at least 18 years of age (for Head Guard)

Nice To Haves

Spanish instruction

Responsibilities

Providing lifeguard services such as responding to emergencies, and administering CPR/First Aid when necessary
Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants
Training as an aide in lessons and teaching basic swim lessons
Assisting at the front desk as needed
Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities
Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development
Assigning duties to part-time staff, and ensuring lifeguards perform in accordance with established work safety regulations and guidelines
Monitoring water chemistry (every two hours at indoor facilities; hourly at outdoor pools)
Opening and closing procedures, including facility inspections