Salary: $16.80 - $19.63 Hourly
Location : Lacey, WA
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 2024-00003
Department: Parks, Culture & Recreation
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 12/22/2023
BASIC PURPOSE

Reporting to the Recreation Coordinator, Aquatic Staff I/II/II are responsible for teaching swim lessons in accordance with the Parks and Recreation Department's Learn to Swim Program. Lifeguards are expected to follow the policies and procedures to maintain patron safety in the facilities.
Lacey Parks, Culture and Recreation manages three local high school swimming pools: North Thurston, Timberline and River Ridge. During the non-school hours, Lacey Parks and Recreation offers community programming such as swim lessons, aquatic fitness classes, open swim, and facilitates rentals for private groups.

These positions are part-time positions working approximately 5-10 hours per week during the school year and 25-30 hours per week during the summer.
Applicants will be considered by level of experience.
Aquatic Staff I $16.80 - $17.92 Hourly
Aquatic Staff II $17.16 - $18.38 Hourly
Aquatic Staff III $18.32 - $19.63 Hourly
The information contained in this announcement is subject to change without notice.
Applications are screened on a weekly basis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Aquatic Staff I duties include, but are not limited to:
Lifeguard In-Training

• Provides and maintains high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Complies with the City of Lacey's work safety standards and procedures.
• Administers first-aid and follow standard procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.
• Responds quickly to rescue and emergency situations.
• Prepares and sets up equipment prior to the start of each shift.
• Wears a uniform (lifeguard shirt, swimsuit, emergency fanny pack, and whistle.
• Maintains a constant scan of the water when on duty.
• Maintains guarding area until relieved or in response to an emergency.
• Attends all mandatory trainings.
• Completes accurate reports of rescues, accidents, disciplines, and first-aid treatments.

Swim Instructor In-Training

• Provides and maintains high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Complies with the City of Lacey's work safety standards and procedures.
• Works with a lead instructor in learning the learn-to-swim progression for teaching.
• Teaches swim lessons on a regular basis.
• Prepares daily lesson plans.
• Prepares and set-up equipment prior to the start of each class.
• Provides appropriate discipline to class participants.

Aquatic Staff II duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides and maintains high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Complies with the City of Lacey's work safety standards and procedures.
• Administers first aid and follow standard procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.
• Recognizes and responds quickly to rescues and emergencies.
• Prepares and sets-up equipment prior to the start of each shift.
• Wears a uniform (lifeguard shirt, swimsuit, emergency fanny pack, and whistle.
• Maintains a constant scan of the water when on duty.
• Maintains guarding area until relieved or in response to an emergency.
• Attends all mandatory trainings.
• Completes accurate reports of rescues, accidents, disciplines, and first-aid treatments.
• Teaches swim lessons on a regular basis.
• Prepares daily lesson plans.
• Provides appropriate discipline to class participants.
• Communicates effectively with peers, trainers, and supervisors.
• Maintain a positive attitude when given feedback.

Aquatic Staff III duties include, but are not limited to:

• Trains new and existing staff, when assigned, in swim instructing and lifeguarding practices.
• Ensures staff use preventative lifeguarding techniques, enforce rules correctly, and knows the areas of pool coverage.
• Evaluates and if needed change pool areas of coverage/positions to ensure the best visibility of patrons.
• Sets an example and holds other staff to high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Leads staff in rescue/incident operations.
• Observes instructors and provides guidance/suggestions on how to improve teaching.
• Ensures instructors are maintaining high standards of student safety and valuable swimming instruction.
• Maintains safety/rescue equipment and replenishes as needed.
• Ensures reports are accurately completed and turned in for rescues, accidents, discipline, and first-aid treatments.
• Lifeguards in a proactive and preventative manner.
• Enforces rules correctly and knows the areas of pool coverage.
• Maintains safety/rescue equipment and replenishes as needed.
• Teaches swim lessons on a regular basis.
• Communicates effectively with peers, trainers, and supervisors.
• Provides and maintains high standards of professionalism and excellent customer service to all program participants and program visitors.
• Complies with the City of Lacey's work safety standards and procedures.
• Administers first aid and follow standard procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens.
• Responds quickly to rescues and emergencies.
• Prepares and sets-up equipment prior to the start of each shift.
• Wears a uniform (lifeguard shirt, swimsuit, emergency fanny pack, and whistle).
• Maintains a constant scan of the water when on duty.
• Maintains guarding area until relieved or in response to an emergency.
• Attends all mandatory trainings.
• Completes accurate reports of rescues, accidents, disciplines, and first-aid treatments.
• Teaches swim lessons on a regular basis.
• Prepares daily lesson plans.
• Provides appropriate discipline to class participants.
• Maintains a positive attitude when given feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

The table below lists the qualifications, special requirements and/or license(s) required.
Aquatics I Aquatics II Aquatics III 15 ½ yrs of age15 ½ yrs of age16 yrs of agePrevious experience in childcare, education or teaching is desired, but not required.American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification OR previous lifeguarding experience.American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification OR previous lifeguarding experience.Previous lifeguarding experience is desired, but not required.Completion of Swim Instructor Training or previous experience teaching swim lessons.Completion of Swim Instructor Training or previous experience teaching swim lessonsMust pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation.Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.Must be able to provide own transportation to and from job.Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Aquatics Staff I, II, and III all require the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• General water safety practices.
• Swim lesson instruction.
• Knowledge of basic swimming strokes (Front Crawl and Breaststroke).

Skill in:

• Using verbal and non-verbal behavior to show an open, accepting attitude.
• Greeting the public and explaining all program information readily and thoroughly.
• Taking the time to ensure that messages are easily understood.
• Portraying an image of knowledge, confidence, professionalism, fairness, and caring.
• Dressing appropriately and clean, as a result the City and Parks, Culture and Recreation profession are portrayed in a positive, "service" related manner.

Ability to:

• Respond appropriately to an emergency.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Work in a team setting.
• Swim efficiently.

In addition to the above, Aquatics Staff II and III require the ability to teach the basic learn to swim progression. Aquatics III staff are also required to have knowledge of training procedures and leadership skills.
Temporary positions are not eligible for health insurance, other insurances, holidays, vacation, and/or other paid leave benefits provided to regular full-time positions; however, they are covered by Workers' Compensation Insurance. The City will comply with RCW 49.46.210 and WAC's 296-128-600 through 296-128-700 in providing paid sick leave to all covered employees (non-exempt).
Social Security and Federal withholding taxes will be deducted from wages.
Temporary positions are eligible for membership and will participate in the Department of Retirement Systems.
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INSTRUCTIONS : Please read the following instructions before you proceed in responding to the supplemental questions below. Answers to the supplemental questions will be evaluated by subject matter experts. You must answer each question in its entirety for it to be considered as a complete answer . Please confirm that you understand the work experience section must be completed in order for your application to be considered complete.

• Yes
• No

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Applicants must be at least 15 1/2 years of age at the time of application. Are you at least 15 1/2 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your availability on weeknights (Monday-Friday) during the months of October-May (school year).
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Please describe your availability on weekends (Saturday-Sunday) during the months of October-May (school year).
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If applicable, please describe in detail, any previous experience in any of the following areas: working with children/childcare and/or swimming.
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If applicable, please describe in detail, any previous experience in swimming lifeguarding, and/or teaching swim lessons.
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If applicable, please describe in detail, any previous supervisory experience in an aquatic environment, for example training/leading lifeguards or swim instructors.
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If you are selected for an interview, would you like to receive communication via a text message?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please provide a phone number that can receive text messages. Please note that you will not receive a text notification unless you are selected for an interview, and you provide your cell phone number.
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Do you currently have an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered 'No' to the previous question, during the training process for this position, you will be offered certification through the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program. The certification involves being in close proximity to other participants for extended periods. During in-water rescue training, facial coverings cannot be worn. Every safety measure outlined by the local and state department of health will be taken. Are you willing to participate in this training?

• Yes
• No

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