Head Lifeguard 2026

City of Oregon City; Oregon City (OR); Vor Ort; USD 19.000 - 30.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Oregon City is seeking a Head Guard to supervise aquatic guarding and instruction, support lifeguarding and swim lesson services, and assist with program development. The role includes emergency response, front desk support, and coordination of aquatic activities.

The Head Guard will mentor staff, ensure safety during operations, manage basic facility upkeep, and help with scheduling, registrations, and customer information for the Parks and Recreation Department.

Qualifikationen

• 1 year of lifeguarding experience is required.
• Experience providing swim lessons or instruction is preferred.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and complete incident reports.
• Knowledge of aquatic safety practices and program planning.

Aufgaben

• Provide Lifeguarding services and respond to emergencies.
• Coordinate and direct aquatic facility operations, classes, and swim lessons.
• Manage registration information and customer service at the front desk.
• Maintain water safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping duties around the pool area.
• Prepare reports and assist with maintenance orders as needed.

Kenntnisse

Lifeguarding

Swim instruction

Leadership

Emergency response

English proficiency

Customer service

Ausbildung

CPR certification

First Aid certification

AED certification

ARC Lifeguarding Certification

Tools

Office equipment

Point of sale

Security systems

Jobbeschreibung

Head Guard

The Head Guard provides general supervision for aquatic guarding and instruction. This position supports the needs of the aquatic facility in lifeguarding and providing swim lesson instruction, as well as assisting in the development of assigned aquatic and recreation classes and activities. Key elements in this job class include providing lifeguard and swim lesson services, preparation, and training to respond to emergency situations, supervise and perform general housekeeping duties, and assisting at the front desk with schedules, registration, program descriptions, and other general information over the phone and in person.

Supervision Received and Exercised

This position receives supervision from the Aquatics and Recreation Manager and may exercise in leading direction over assigned part-time staff.

Shifts

Summer Shifts:
Mon, Wed, Fri 2pm-9pm
Tue & Thu 2pm-9pm and/or
Sat 9am-2pm or 11am-8:30pm

Fall Shifts

Mon, Wed & Fri 4pm-9pm
Sat 7am-12:30pm and 12:30pm-8pm
Sun 9am-6pm

Examples of Duties

• Provide Lifeguarding services. Respond to emergency situations and if necessary, administer first aid and CPR. Prepare and submit accident/incident reports.
• Coordinates, organizes, and directs the operation of aquatic facility and administers diversified aquatic sports, fitness classes, and swim lessons.
• Supervises and ensures proper financial processes in collection of aquatic fees, revenue reporting and revenue deposits.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for customers through professional and courteous behavior. Provides information for registration and program descriptions for the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Investigates and responds to calls, requests, and complaints from citizens, ensuring proper incident reporting procedures.
• Assists in the operating of the office equipment, technology, security systems, apps, and learns to operate new technologies as they are developed and implemented.
• Effectively mentors and leads staff members of all experience levels.
• Provide oversight for the performance of general housekeeping duties in and around the aquatic facility i.e., hosing decks, vacuuming, picking up litter, etc.
• Prepares work orders for special maintenance needs and purchase orders for supplies.
• Participate in in-service training, orientations and staff meetings as requested.
• Participates in and contributes to staff meetings, trainings, and team building.
• Complete applicable reports and records. Assures testing of water chemistry is done.
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis.
• Perform other work as necessary and or as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Head Guards must have knowledge of safe aquatic practices. Head Guards must have knowledge of swim lessons programs and effective ways to provide swim lessons. Head Guards must know principles and practices of leadership. Head Guards must have knowledge for planning, organizing, and implementing aquatic programs. Requires knowledge for group dynamics and interactions.

Knowledge and Skills:

Head Guards must have strong water skills for lifeguarding and water safety instruction certifications. Head guards must have skills for performing facility maintenance and water chemistry. Requires skills for activating emergency action plans and procedures, and accident site management. Head Guards must have skills in using tools, materials, and equipment needed to maintain a swimming pool.

Abilities

Requires the ability to carry out essential accountability of the position. Requires the ability to interpret, explain, and follow safe water practices. Requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. Requires the maintenance of a neat, professional appearance. Requires the ability to identify hazards, implement solutions, maintain safe environments. Requires the ability to follow written and oral instructions; speak clearly and concisely in English. Assume a schedule of flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings. Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including copy machine, phone system, computer, and point of sale. Requires the ability to communicate courteously and cooperatively with other staff and the public, on the telephone or in person, including handling difficult or irate people. Requires the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other staff members, program participants and the public.

Licenses And Certifications

Obtain and maintain current CPR, First Aid, AED, ARC Lifeguarding Certifications.

Bilingual Preferred

Must be 17 years of age or older

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions And Physical Abilities: Mostly working indoors in a pool environment and during hours of operation in an environment that is quite busy and noisy. The flow of the work and character of duties involve extreme care and concentration. Manual dexterity and coordination are required, making up more than 50% of the work period. Incumbents may be in the water for long periods of time and exposed to a variety of environmental elements, including dust, noise, pool chemicals and other irritants. Physical exertion required, including lifting, climbing, bending, squatting, reaching and safely walking on wet deck surfaces in a hot humid environment. Requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand, and back movements while performing swimming instruction. Occasional dealing with distraught or difficult people.

Experience And Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. 1 year of previous experience with lifeguarding and swim lesson instruction is required.

The City of Oregon City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity: People of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. 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 for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.

These positions are not eligible for benefits.