Lifeguard/Swim Instructor 1/2/3/4

The City of Renton is currently seeking Lifeguards to work at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center! Enjoy a fun, outdoor summer job with the chance to provide a positive impact all while ensuring visitor safety. Whether you’re currently certified or looking to become certified, this is your chance to build lifesaving skills, provide great customer service, and make a difference. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis – apply today!

Hourly Rates: 

Lifeguard 1: $22.00 per hour

Lifeguard 2: $25.00 per hour

Lifeguard 3: $29.00 per hour

Lifeguard 4: $31.00 per hour

Placement is dependent on years of experience and qualifications.

SUPERVISION:

Reports To: Recreation Program Coordinator and/or Recreation Supervisor

Supervises: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor water conditions and patrons to ensure safety.

• Respond swiftly to emergencies and alert staff as needed. 
• Demonstrate a functional knowledge of and enforce all facility rules and regulations with professionalism and consistency.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance. 

• Ensure all assigned equipment is properly maintained. 

• Conduct facility safety checks throughout shift. 
• Foster teamwork and positive interactions with patrons and staff. 
• Follow all instructions, processes, and procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• Participate in in-service training and maintain strong lifeguarding skills.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. 
• Optionally provide swim lessons and assist in staff training.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification. 
• Successfully complete required swim test.
• Successfully pass a required background check.

Lifeguard 2:

• Must be at least 16 years of age. 
• Must have previous lifeguard experience. Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Successfully complete required swim test.
• Successfully pass a required background check.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in lifeguarding and facility operations during training and on duty. 

Lifeguard 3:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience. 
• Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Successfully complete required swim test.
• Successfully pass a required background check.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in lifeguarding and facility operations during training and on duty.
• Assist the Recreation Coordinator with facility operations, programming, and other responsibilities. 
• Assist in training and development of team members as appropriate.
• May instruct swim lessons. 

Lifeguard 4:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience. 
• Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

• Successfully complete required swim test.
• Successfully pass a required background check.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and proficiency in lifeguarding and facility operations during training and on duty.

• Ability to assist coordinator in solving a variety of problems as needed.

• Provide high-level of support to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Assist in training and development of team members as appropriate.    
• May operate as a site lead. 

•  Duties may include the following: 
• Swim lessons, In-services, Programs/events coordination.

Applicants must currently have the following, or successfully pass training provided by the City of Renton prior to employment:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Successfully complete required swim test.
• Successfully pass a required background check. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of safety guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to handle conflict and solve problems using discretion, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to actively navigate emergency response situations.
• Work with diverse groups of people in a thoughtful, effective, and respectful manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the community and program participants.
• Follow instructions, both written and verbal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time. 
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 25 pounds. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually high. 
• Ability to successfully complete required swim test. 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderately loud.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton?

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates’ names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume.  Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.    

Recruitment Process: 

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring manager via email and/or phone. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check. 

Communication from the City of Renton: 

E-mails from rentonwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Salary : $22 - $31