2026 Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor

Job description

Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor

The City of Oregon City is recruiting for a Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor. Hourly wage starts at $16.55/hour. Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available. The Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor is responsible for assisting in aquatic guarding and teaching kids how to safely enjoy the water while teaching basic swimming skills. This position receives direct supervision from the Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor and exercises no supervision over other employees.

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.

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. Mostly working indoors in a pool environment and during hours of operation in an environment that is quite busy and noisy. The flow of the work and character of duties involve extreme care and concentration. Manual dexterity and coordination is required, making up more than 50% of the work period. Incumbents may be in the water for long periods of time and exposed to a variety of environmental elements, including: dust, noise, pool chemicals and other irritants. Physical exertion required, including: lifting, climbing, bending, squatting, reaching and safely walking on wet deck surfaces in a hot humid environment. Requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand and back movements while performing swimming instruction. Occasionally dealing with distraught or difficult people. Daytime hours are available Monday through Friday. If applicants are just interested in lifeguarding and have little to no experience, training is available. Applicants must remember the work environment is located at a pool facility, approximately 2-3 hours of the time will be spent in the water teaching swim lessons, minimal cleaning duties. Water temperature is approximately 86 degrees. A basic swim test will be conducted after a verbal interview. The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer; it is the City's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, uniformed/military service or veteran's status, use of the worker's compensation system, expunged juvenile records, or any other protected status or activity in accordance with applicable law. It is the City's policy to make employment, internship, volunteer selection, etc. decisions based on its evaluation of an individual's qualifications, ability and contribution to the success of the City. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, certifications, and experience to meet the minimum positions qualifications. If you are interested in applying for this position, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skillset for the role. Studies have shown that many candidates are less likely to apply for a job if they do not believe they meet all of the hiring criteria. Our talent acquisition goals include hiring the candidate who is best able to meet the performance objectives of this role. We therefore encourage persons with non-traditional skill sets and experiences to apply, and to take the time to explain how those skills and experiences qualify them for this role.

These positions are not eligible for benefits.

Worksite address

oregon city, OR, 97045, US

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