The Position

Part-time summer Certified Lifeguard position at the Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Swim Park: a public, lakeside facility. The L.O. Parks & Recreation Swim Park is open seven days per week July 1 - August 31, 2024, 1:00 - 6:00pm. Typical shifts are 12:45pm- 6:15pm. On-line application, completed supplemental questions and proof of lifeguard certification required to be considered for this position.
Candidates must be a minimum age of 16 by July 1, 2024, and have availability in July and/or August with weekday &/or weekend availability. Staff Training late June.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe environment for all Swim Park 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 as necessary.
• Initiate or participate in a coordinated, team approach to preventing and managing incidents.
• Assist in day-to-day facility operations, such as: equipment safety check, opening and closing of facility, cleaning and sanitizing and keeping attendance records.
• Respond positively to correction and accepting direction.
• Follow staff policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance of policies and procedures by patrons.
• Perform custodial maintenance duties for swim and park areas, including cleaning of bathrooms.
• Initiate and excel at customer service. Present yourself professionally and interact professionally with customers, staff and general public at all times.

Education and Experience Requirements

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Current Lifesaving/Lifeguard certification from a nationally or regionally recognized and approved organization. (For example, American Red Cross or YMCA)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification for the professional rescuer.
• Minimum Age: 16 (by July 1, 2024)

• Experience supervising youth in recreation or aquatics setting preferred.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently in English (verbal & written).
• Must wear required uniform when on shift.
• Ability to work outdoors exposed to environmental elements (i.e. direct sunlight with hot or cool temperatures).
• Demonstrated proficiency in lifeguard/lifesaving skills in pre-season training and audits throughout summer.
• Physical exertion required, including, but not limited to swimming, lifting, climbing, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, reaching and safely walking on wet deck surfaces. Requires standing and/or sitting for extended length of time. Requires repetitive foot, arm, shoulder, hand movement, hearing and seeing. Exposure to environmental elements (i.e. direct sunlight with hot or cool temperatures).

Supplemental Information

TO APPLY: Complete an on-line application and supplemental questions at http:www.ci.oswego.or.us (click on "Jobs").
Application deadline: Positions OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
For additional information regarding this Lifeguard position contact chartley@lakeoswego.city

PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034