Lifeguard I

Willamalane Park and Recreation District•Springfield, OR

8d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard I position is a part-time, non-exempt, non-benefitted role, working up to 19.75 hours per week year-round. This role involves integrating training and judgment to make independent, responsible, professional decisions without direct supervision. The primary responsibility is to vigilantly monitor the safety of swimmers and guests, initiate safety and guest-service responses as trained, and interpret and implement swim center policies and safety guidelines. The position also includes performing light custodial work and other guest-services and operations tasks as required. Positions require flexibility to work assigned shifts across facilities based on department operational needs and maintain active, responsive communication with Aquatics leadership.

Requirements

American Red Cross Lifeguard training.
Possession of or ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard certification including CPR/AED certifications and Bloodborne pathogen training within two months of hire.
Ability to integrate training and judgment to make independent, responsible, professional decisions without direct supervision.
Ability to vigilantly observe and monitor the safety of swimmers and other guests using swim center facilities.
Ability to exercise professional judgment to act effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret and implement swim center policies and practices.
Ability to work and communicate effectively and cooperatively with guests and staff team members.
Ability to arrive promptly, prepared to accomplish responsibilities.
Ability to accept direction and demonstrate continual learning and improvement.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Must be available to work a combination of morning, midday, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts across both facilities, including shifts assigned for pool rentals and special events.
Must remain active and open in communication with peers, proactively identify scheduling needs, and collaborate to ensure complete shift coverage.
Must be able to assist teammates by filling in for open shifts resulting from illness, injury, emergency, or coverage requests.
Drug screen test will be required prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Lifeguard training with Waterpark learning module
Experience as a Lifeguard
Individuals bilingual in Spanish or ASL are encouraged to apply
Passing a Spanish or ASL proficiency test for bilingual rate adjustment

Responsibilities

Vigilantly monitor the safety of swimmers and other guests using swim center facilities; constantly observes guests in assigned area.
Perform rescues and administer emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiate or participate in a coordinated, team approach to manage incidents.
Receive, read, and stay current on all regular departmental communications and directives from Aquatics leadership; maintain prompt responsiveness to phone calls and text messages regarding shifts, facility updates, and scheduling.
Solicit swim center guest compliance with facility-use policies and procedures. Take an active role to initiate and perform services for guests and coworkers.
Respond to questions from swim center guests regarding programs, activities, policies, and practices.
Perform light custodial maintenance duties such as hosing the deck, cleaning break room area, cleaning bathrooms, change rooms, and/or locker areas as assigned and necessary.
Handle pool covers and mat carts; removing and/or applying them back on the pool.
Attend and participate in in-service trainings. Demonstrate retention of skills and ability to initiate action and integrate actions with other staff team members.
Respond positively to correction and accept direction. Remain personally accountable in seeking resolution to misunderstandings, conflicts, or performance problems of self or others. Operate within progressive chains of responsibility and authority.
Actively participate in department programs which promote continual learning and improvement.
Perform other job-related duties or tasks as required.

Benefits

Paid sick leave beginning with date of hire, 1 hour accrual for every 30 hours worked.
Annual cost of living increase (up to 4% as approved by the Board).
Merit increase (3%) upon successful completion of the initial probationary period, and up a three percent (3%) increase annually thereafter as approved by the Board.
Additional $1/hour increase upon successful completion of a Spanish or American Sign Language (ASL) competency test.
Discount on selected childcare programs (see Policy Manual for restrictions).
25-percent discount on certain recreation programs.
Free use of pools for lap and play swim for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free use of fitness center for employee only. Discount for household members.
Free Wellness programs for employee.
Payroll direct deposit is available.