2026 Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor

City of Oregon City•Oregon City, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Oregon City is recruiting for a Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor. This position is responsible for assisting in aquatic guarding and teaching children how to safely enjoy the water while teaching basic swimming skills. The Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor receives direct supervision from the Aquatics/ Recreation Supervisor and exercises no supervision over other employees.

Requirements

Must be comfortable in the water.
Be proficient at basic swim skills such as: front crawl and back crawl.
Safe aquatic practices.
Tools, materials and equipment needed to maintain swimming pools.
Principles of group dynamics and group interaction.
Emergency procedures and accident site management.
Basic office procedures, practices and equipment.
Basic arithmetic, spelling, English and grammar.
Instruct the fundamentals involved in the area of assignment.
Perform general clerical work including maintenance of appropriate records and compiling information for reports under minimal supervision.
To operate a cash register, computer, calculator, telephone system, fax machine and other related office equipment.
Identify and prevent hazards, implement solutions, maintain safe environments.
Follow written and oral instructions; speak clearly and concisely, in English.
Interpret, explain, follow and apply District policies and written instructions.
Communicate courteously and cooperatively with other staff and the general public, on the telephone or in person, including handling difficult or irate people.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, program participants and the general public.
Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings.
Work in a group or individual situation, with minimum supervision.
Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
You must possess lifeguard certifications at time of appointment or be able to obtain the certifications within one month of employment.
Maintain current CPR, First Aid and ARC Life guarding.
Must be 15 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

If applicants are just interested in lifeguarding and have little to no experience, training is available.

Responsibilities

Provide life-guarding services.
Respond to emergency situations and if necessary administer CPR/First Aid.
Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
Train as an aide in lessons.
Teach swim lessons to preschool and school age children, levels 1 – 6.
Provide a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants.
Assist at the front desk as needed.
Greet the public; provide information and assistance regarding schedules, registration, program descriptions and other general information over the phone and in person.
Complete applicable reports and records.
Perform general housekeeping duties in and around the Swim Center, i.e. hosing, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
Participate in in-service training, orientations and other staff meetings as requested.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
Create a positive experience for patrons through professional and courteous behavior.
Practice safe work habits and contribute to the safety of self, co-workers and the general public.
Respect diversity in the workplace.
Perform other related duties as assigned.