What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at City of Hillsboro Oregon?
This position is open until filled and may close at any time without notice. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
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Our Ideal Teammate:
- Friendly and energetic: ready to assist, coach, and lead our community members to health and fitness.
- Brings their best to go the extra mile in customer service.
- Has a passion for profession and sees the best in those looking to improve health and fitness goals.
- Helps create and support a positive and energizing atmosphere that motivates community members and colleagues.
- A great communicator: you have the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, both externally and internally.
- Is flexible and accommodating: you can meet scheduling and program needs and have availability especially during early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
- Comfortable in the water and possess swimming skills to be able to successfully complete the StarGuard Elite Lifeguarding course and respond to emergencies.
Lifeguards a variety of activities in the pool; performs directly related work as required.
The principal function of an employee in this class is to lifeguard a variety of swimming activities for all age groups and enforce rules and policies. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with the assigned supervisor, other City employees, program participants, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a pool facility. This is a non-exempt position.
Acceptable Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Must be a minimum of 16 years old.
- StarGuard Elite Lifeguarding certification/license or other current Lifeguarding certification (if currently Lifeguard certified elsewhere, cross-over training will be completed upon hire).
- Ability to attend work on a regular, predictable basis as scheduled
Additional Information
Positions that are considered safety sensitive, including working with children, may be subject to a drug screen before being hired. The City of Hillsboro is a Drug Free Organization that tests for schedule one drugs which includes marijuana.
