Conestoga Aquatics: Head Guards

Conestoga Aquatics: Head Guard

Conestoga Recreation and Aquatic Center is seeking Head Lifeguards to support our aquatics programs. This is a great opportunity to use your aquatic training and leadership skills to help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. This role is eligible for a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills!
 

** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household as well as a discount on camps and classes. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you!** 
 

Scheduling:

Available work hours are based on program needs, with openings during weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends.

• Part-time employees work fewer than 1,560 hours annually.
• Seasonal staff work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months.
• Part-Time Benefited (PTB) eligible employees may work 10–29 hours per week year-round and maintain benefits eligibility by averaging at least 20 hours per week.
• Shifts vary 15-29 hours per week, between 6:00am and 9:30pm, with weekend shifts available.

Position Details:

Head Guard duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assigning duties to part-time staff and ensuring lifeguards perform in accordance with established work safety regulations and guidelines
• Providing lifeguard services, responding to emergencies, and administering CPR/First Aid when necessary
• Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities when necessary
• Assisting at the front desk as needed
• Monitoring water chemistry (every two hours at indoor facilities; hourly at outdoor pools).
• Opening and closing procedures, including facility inspections.

For more information regarding job duties and qualifications please click the hyperlinked job title above.

Requirements: 

• Current lifeguard certification.
• Must be 18 years or older by job closing date: January 31, 2026.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• 1 year experience as lifeguard

 
Application Review: 

The hiring team reviews applications as they are received, considering suitability for the role. Strong candidates will be contacted directly to discuss next steps.

This recruitment will be used to fulfill multiple openings, with the first review of applications scheduled for mid-December 2025. The process will continue until all positions are filled.

Please be sure to fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

Job Classification Status

THPRD is hiring for multiple positions with hours that vary based on program needs.

• Part-Time Variable (PT): Work an average of fewer than 20 hours per week, with less than 1,560 hours annually.
• Seasonal: Work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months.
• Part-Time Benefits Eligible (PTB): Work an average of 20 to 29 hours per week year-round and qualify for enrollment in a benefits package.

For more information about the part-time classifications at THPRD, please review the Part-Time Classifications.

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@thprd.org.
  
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Salary : $20 - $22