What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatics - Senior Lifeguard - Pool & Beaches position at City of Kirkland, WA?
Salary : $21.85 - $26.09 Hourly
Location : Peter Kirk Pool - 340 Kirkland Ave, WA
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : 202100564
Location : Parks & Community Services - Aquatics Coordinator
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 18 / 2025 12 : 00 AM Pacific
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : N / A
Job Summary
The City of Kirkland is hiring for the Peter Kirk Pool and Kirkland's three swimming beaches. We are looking for Senior Lifeguards for our pool and swimming beaches this upcoming Summer Season. Please see details on the position below.
Senior Lifeguards support the Aquatic Program Supervisors in overseeing the Peter Kirk Pool and the public swimming beaches throughout their shift. They assist with training and swim lessons while providing customer service to the community throughout their shift. As support to the City Aquatic Programs, Senior Lifeguards perform a variety of duties such as lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, first aid, and assists in program development and training and leadership of staff.
This is a leadership position that requires previous lifeguarding experience. Come help train the new lifeguard staff and build your leadership skill while providing water safety to your community!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Good verbal, communication skills are required.
- Ability to interact courteously with the public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Other
Other
Hours of Work
Employee works a flexible schedule which includes early morning, daytime, evening hours, and weekends June-September. Work schedule and needs may fluctuate during periods of low attendance and poor weather days. Must be available to work on July 4th.
Special Note
Applicants are encouraged to submit their profiles at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until such time as all vacancies are filled.
Interviews will be schedule in March and April. The position and interviews will close on Friday, April 18th.
Candidates who are finalists for the position will be required to complete a Criminal History Release.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 425-587-3210 or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
1. Have you ever worked in the City of Kirkland Aquatics Program before? Or are you a returning Aquatics staff member?
2. What Position are you applying for?
3. This position requires you to be at least 18 years old by May 1st. Will you be at least 18 years old on May 1, 2025?
4. Are you currently certified as an American Red Cross Lifeguard?
5. How many seasons of lifeguarding experience do you have?
Required Question
Salary : $22 - $26
