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Form of workSalary: $17.28 - $18.28 Hourly
Location : Richland Community Center: 500 Amon Park Dr. - Richland, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00019
Department: Parks and Public Facilities
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
Now Hiring for the 2024 Pool Season!
Hiring Wage Depends on experience.
Interviews are expected to be held the week of spring break, April 1st - 5th, 2024.
Pool is expected to be open Memorial Day weekend (May 25th) for open swim - regular pool season starts June 15th.
The 2024 pool season is fast approaching which is an exciting time for the City of Richland. The City's Parks and Recreation division is looking for well-qualified candidates to fill our Aquatics Head Lifeguard positions for the 2024 pool season.
Aquatics Head Lifeguard's assist the Aquatics Pool Manager by performing support work for a variety of recreation activities, programs, events, and facility needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited to moderate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator or designee (supervisor).
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click here to view the complete job description to include essential functions and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Prior lifeguarding experience.
Desirable Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Final selection will be made based on overall qualifications and an interview process. Final candidate(s) selected will be required to successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
This position is not subject to benefits.
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Will you be age 18 as of June 1, 2024, or by time of hire?
02
Do you possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate? *You will need to attach a copy of your current or recently expired Lifeguard Certification or confirmation of enrollment in a class to your application. If you have not, STOP, save your application and go back and attach this required document. *
03
Do you possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate?
04
Did you work at the pool for the City of Richland in 2023?
05
Which best describes your previous Head Lifeguard, Assistant Pool Manager or similar supervisory experience?
06
Which best describes your previous lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor experience?
07
This position will be approximately 15-40 hours per week, including weekends and evening hours, primarily June - August. Are you available and willing to accept this type of schedule?
08
Please type your answer to the following questions. 1. How many hours a week are you able to work at George Prout Pool? 2. Are there any dates that you will not be available to work during the upcoming pool season due to vacations, sports, prior commitments, etc.?3. Are you expecting to work anywhere else besides George Prout Pool? If so, what is your expected schedule?
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Location : Richland Community Center: 500 Amon Park Dr. - Richland, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 2024-00019
Department: Parks and Public Facilities
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 02/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 7000
General Summary
Now Hiring for the 2024 Pool Season!
Hiring Wage Depends on experience.
Interviews are expected to be held the week of spring break, April 1st - 5th, 2024.
Pool is expected to be open Memorial Day weekend (May 25th) for open swim - regular pool season starts June 15th.
The 2024 pool season is fast approaching which is an exciting time for the City of Richland. The City's Parks and Recreation division is looking for well-qualified candidates to fill our Aquatics Head Lifeguard positions for the 2024 pool season.
Aquatics Head Lifeguard's assist the Aquatics Pool Manager by performing support work for a variety of recreation activities, programs, events, and facility needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited to moderate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator or designee (supervisor).
CORE VALUES
All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.
Click here to view the complete job description to include essential functions and working conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Age 18 by June 1, 2024, or time of hire.
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Prior lifeguarding experience.
Desirable Qualifications
- Previous mentoring, or similar experience.
- Previous public pool experience, preferably with the City of Richland.
- Previous Head Lifeguard, Assistant Pool Manager, or similar experience.
- Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
Supplemental Information
Final selection will be made based on overall qualifications and an interview process. Final candidate(s) selected will be required to successfully complete and pass a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.
This position is not subject to benefits.
01
Will you be age 18 as of June 1, 2024, or by time of hire?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate? *You will need to attach a copy of your current or recently expired Lifeguard Certification or confirmation of enrollment in a class to your application. If you have not, STOP, save your application and go back and attach this required document. *
- Yes
- No
- No, but I held a valid Lifeguard Certification in the past two (2) years.
- No, but I am currently enrolled in an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification course.
03
Do you possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certificate?
- Yes
- No
- No, but I have held a valid WSI Certification in the past two (2) years.
- No, but I am currently enrolled in an American Red Cross WSI Certification course.
04
Did you work at the pool for the City of Richland in 2023?
- Yes
- No
- No, but I worked seasons prior to 2023.
05
Which best describes your previous Head Lifeguard, Assistant Pool Manager or similar supervisory experience?
- I do not have any direct experience.
- I have some (but less than one (1) pool season.
- I have one (1) but less than two (2) seasons.
- I have two (2) or move seasons of experience.
06
Which best describes your previous lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor experience?
- I do not have any direct experience as a lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor.
- I have some (but less than 3 years) experience as a lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor.
- I have 3-5 years previous employment experience as a lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor.
- I have over 5 years experience as a lifeguard and/or swim lesson instructor.
07
This position will be approximately 15-40 hours per week, including weekends and evening hours, primarily June - August. Are you available and willing to accept this type of schedule?
- Yes
- No
08
Please type your answer to the following questions. 1. How many hours a week are you able to work at George Prout Pool? 2. Are there any dates that you will not be available to work during the upcoming pool season due to vacations, sports, prior commitments, etc.?3. Are you expecting to work anywhere else besides George Prout Pool? If so, what is your expected schedule?
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