Senior Lifeguard - Recreation Leader Ii

The City of Maple Valley Parks & Recreation Department seeks to hire Temporary Sr. Lifeguards for the 2024 Summer Beach Season at beautiful Lake Wilderness Park.

Among other job responsibilities, this position will:

• Assist Beach Manager with the planning, implementation, and coordination of open water beach operations while maintaining a safe, fun, and enriching environment for all participants and staff.
• Patrol swimming areas, correct unsafe practices, assist swimmers in distress.
• Assist with all aspects of the boat rental operations including putting the public on the boats/boards and explaining the rental rules and safety responsibilities.
• Act in a leadership role over an assigned program in the absence of the onsite supervisor. Assist with the supervision of volunteers, staff, and program participants to meet the needs of the program or event.
• Ensure safe and clean facility for participants including making recommendations for improvement and performing light custodial duties.
• Clean up the activity area and return equipment to proper storage areas, turn off all equipment, lights, stereo, electronics, perform minor custodial duties, and properly secure area at the end of a work shift.
Provide excellent internal and external customer service. Create a positive experience for patrons through professional and courteous behavior.

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Education, Skills & Experience Requirements:

(Please visit maplevalleywa.gov and view the full job description for a complete list)

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certificate and CPR/First Aid/blood borne pathogens/AED certification (or obtain prior to the start of the season).
• Lifeguard certification from an authorized provider required
• NW Lifeguard Test Certification preferred
• Minimum of 1 year lifeguarding experience required
• Minimum of 1 year lifeguarding experience in an Open Water Lake setting preferred
• Valid Washington Driver’s License or ability to obtain one by start of employment

The Senior Lifeguard is a seasonal position, eligible to work up to 5 months and may work an irregular schedule that includes evenings and weekends as dictated by city programs and special events. This position is FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation. $23.50- $27.49 per hour, DOE. Position is Open until Filled.

First Review of applications is March 25, 2024

Need to re-certify your lifeguard certification? If hired, the city will conduct training classes for you to obtain your lifeguard re-certification.

A City of Maple Valley Application for Employment must be submitted. Applications may be submitted through the website through the link below. If you require an application and full job description to be sent to you, please email human.resources@maplevalleywa.gov

The City of Maple Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment.