Head Lifeguard

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Head Lifeguards for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call, part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Head Guard will primarily assist in organizing, planning, and managing all aquatic programs under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist. Responsibilities include supervising part-time lifeguards and swim instructors, and ensuring a safe and positive aquatic environment at LORAC for all members.

HOURS: This is a year-round position, up to 20 hours per week at the LORAC. Hours are typically between 5am to 9:30pm Monday through Friday and 6:30am to 6pm Saturdays and 7:30am 6:30pm on Sundays.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment for all LORAC patrons, both swimmers and other guests, maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Perform rescues and administer emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiate or participate in a coordinated, team approach to manage incidents.
• Provide on-site leadership of lifeguard team in cooperation with Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist.
• Assists with trainings, personal and professional development, encourages and motivates employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth and maximize staff.
• Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, accrediting commissions, and licensing requirements.
• Oversees logistics of day-to-day facility operations, such as: equipment safety checks, opening and closing of facility, scheduling on-site breaks and rotations for guard staff, overseeing programming, and keeping attendance records.
• Take pool chemical checks and help maintain pool chemistry.
• Perform custodial maintenance of the LORAC.
• Interact professionally with customers, staff and general public.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding certification (if not currently certified, please reach out for upcoming classes).
• Current ARC Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
• Prior lifeguarding experience.
• Prior swim lesson experience preferred.
• Experience leading staff in recreation and/or aquatics setting preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written).
• Ability to pass a water/swim skills test.

• Minimum age: 18

Supplemental Information

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.

PO Box 369

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034