Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Lifeguard and Swim Instructor

City of Vancouver, WA • Vancouver, WA

78d • $16 - $20

About The Position

Vancouver Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is looking for enthusiastic candidates that are skilled in working with all ages and abilities in recreation activities. You will represent the City in a capacity of enforcing program structure and rules that ensure the physical and mental safety of all participants and staff and assisting and/or lead teaching in the swimming pool area. Experience in these fields as well as exceptional customer service and problem solving is desired. Job locations can include Firstenburg Community Center and Marshall Community Center.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Current CPR/First Aid card required within 30 days of employment, offered by City of Vancouver.
• Knowledge of safe swimming rules and regulations.
• Able to protect the life and wellbeing of each person using the aquatics facility at a given time.
• Able to learn, maintain knowledge of and carry out facility-established emergency procedures.
• Able to always keep physically fit and mentally alert to respond to any emergency.
• Able and willing to perform water rescue techniques.
• Able to locate and operate all emergency equipment, including backboard, oxygen and AED.
• Able to tow a guest in distress to safety.
• Able to successfully complete a swim test consisting of: swimming 200 yards in with a front facing stroke without stopping, treading water for 2 minutes without use of hands, diving feet first to 9 feet, picking up a 10 lb brick and bringing it to the surface while showing that you have control.

Nice To Haves

• $300 training bonus after completing all training and orientation.
• Successful completion of a background check for applicants 18 and older.
• Successfully pass employment references.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and work well with diverse customers of all ages and abilities, and City employee team.
• Assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff.
• Understand and implement City of Vancouver values: Compassionate, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative, Empowered; policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required through assigned program.
• Work a flexible schedule including, days, evenings, holidays and weekends.

Benefits

• $300 training bonus after completing all training and orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees