Senior Lifeguard

Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring Senior Lifeguard part-time (.5 FTE) positions. These are fully benefitted, regular positions with the possibility of a 40-hour work week. Please apply today as we will be doing a continuous rolling recruitment to fill immediate needs!

Be part of a team where "teaching children how to swim" is the primary goal! With a commitment to excellence and water safety, the City of Seattle's eight indoor swimming pools offer a wide selection of swimming lessons, recreational swimming, and fitness opportunities. The Senior Lifeguard position requires knowledge of advanced principles, methods, practices, and procedures of lifesaving, first aid, and water safety instruction. This position works under general supervision and is distinguished from the Aquatic Center Coordinator, Assistant in that the Senior Lifeguard has lead responsibility for Lifeguard instructional program planning, development, and operations and for training Lifeguard staff.

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens, and swimming pools. Our mission is to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. We promote healthy people, a healthy environment, and strong communities. We strive to deliver excellent customer service to each visitor and participant. SPR is also deeply committed to advancing the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative (RSJI) by working to end institutional and structural racism.

• Assist in the operation of a public swimming pool including supervision and training of lifeguards and other staff.
• Serve as the lead instructor teaching a range of water exercise classes, masters workouts, and overseeing rentals.
• Teach private and group swimming lessons, water safety classes, diving, water polo, synchronized swimming, competitive programs, and water fitness programs to all ages and abilities
• Educate and reinforce rules and procedures.
• Facilitate water safety outreach presentations and facility orientation to volunteers.
• Ensure first aid supplies and other pool equipment are stocked and ordered.
• Oversee facility and staff supervision when the coordinator or assistant is away from facility.
• Communicate utilizing city e-mail including responding to public inquiries.
• Open and/or close the facility as scheduled.
• Make bank deposits and assist with computerized cash-handling functions.
• Create marketing materials using computers and actively promote programs and activities throughout the community.
• Conduct safety drills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• American Red Cross (ARC) approved certification for Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Lifeguard. 
• The Northwest Lifeguard Preparation Course and Test Certification (required to pass within three months of hire). 90 DAYS from the hire date
• ARC Water Safety Instructor Certification may be required. 90 DAYS from the hire date 
• A current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility may be required.

SPR's Core Competencies are: 

• Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high-quality standards.
• Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
• Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
• Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City. 
• Teamwork: Leading as an engaged member of a team to build a cohesive team and facilitate the achievement of workgroup goals.