What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Aquatics - Lifeguards, Camp Leaders, Instructors, Head Guards position at Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District?
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2025 Summer Aquatics - Lifeguards, Camp Leaders, Instructors, Head Guards
Aquatics professionals report to the pool! The Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) is seeking team members to support our Aquatics Program in the Beaverton area. This is a great opportunity to use your aquatic training and leadership skills to help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. All aquatic positions are eligible for a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills!
Scheduling:
We're hiring for multiple roles across various facilities, with hours based on program needs.
- Part-time employees work fewer than 1,560 hours annually.
- Seasonal staff work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months.
- PTB-eligible employees work 20-29 hours per week year-round and qualify for benefits.
- Shifts vary from 2-29 hours per week, between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, with weekend shifts available.
Aquatics Positions:
Aquatics Camp Leader duties include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities
- Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development
- Aquatics Camp Leaders are responsible for planning, preparing, instructing, and/or leading general and/or specialized activities for program participants.
Pay rate range: $18.71 - $19.27 hourly
Lifeguard duties include, but are not limited to:
- Providing lifeguard services such as responding to emergencies, and administering CPR/First Aid when necessary
- Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants
- Training as an aide in lessons and teaching basic swim lessons
- Assisting at the front desk as needed
Pay rate range: $18.97 - $20.14 hourly
Swim Instructor duties include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities
- Planning swimming lessons that consider students’ abilities and progressive development
- Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants
- Preferred skill: Spanish instruction (3% pay premium on top of hourly rate – bilingual pay incentive)
Current pay rate range: $19.31 - $21.13 hourly
Head Guard duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assigning duties to part-time staff, and ensuring lifeguards perform in accordance with established work safety regulations and guidelines
- Providing lifeguard services, responding to emergencies, and administering CPR/First Aid when necessary
- Assisting at the front desk as needed
- Monitoring water chemistry (every two hours at indoor facilities; hourly at outdoor pools).
- Opening and closing procedures, including facility inspections
Current pay rate range: $19.72 - $22.21 hourly (Must be at least 18 years of age)
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** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **
Application Review:
The hiring team will review applications as they are received to assess fitness for the role. If your qualifications align with our needs, we will contact you directly to discuss the next steps. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple openings and will continue until all positions are filled.
THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.
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Salary : $19 - $22
