2024 - 2025 Aquatics - Lifeguard, Swim Instructor, Head Guard Opportunities

Salary: $17.90 - $20.95 Hourly

Location : Multiple pool locations - Beaverton, OR

Job Type: Part-time

Job Number: 24-00061

Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)

Opening Date: 09/07/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

New - Earn to Learn
Explore paid training pathways to employment in aquatic roles!

Earn to Learn offers individuals aged 16 and up the chance to receive paid training for aquatic positions. Qualified candidates can apply for lifeguard or swim instructor positions and receive paid professional training while obtaining necessary certifications.

AQUATIC PROFESSIONALS REPORT TO THE POOL!
The Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation District (THPRD) is seeking team members to support our Aquatics Program in the Beaverton area. This is a great opportunity to use your aquatic training and leadership skills to help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool. The district also provides a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills!

Scheduling:
We're hiring for multiple roles across various facilities, with hours based on program needs.

• Part-time employees work fewer than 1,560 hours annually.
• PTB-eligible employees work 20-29 hours per week year-round and qualify for benefits.
• Shifts vary from 2-29 hours per week, between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, with weekend shifts available.

Aquatics Positions:

Lifeguard duties include, but are not limited to:

• Providing lifeguard services such as responding to emergencies, and administering CPR/First Aid when necessary
• Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants
• Training as an aide in lessons and teaching basic swim lessons
• Assisting at the front desk as needed

Current pay rate range: $17.90 - $19.00 hourly

Swim Instructor duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching swimming techniques, swimming strokes, and water safety rules to students with varying swimming abilities
• Planning swimming lessons that consider students' abilities and progressive development
• Providing a program/class atmosphere that promotes and encourages inclusion and satisfaction of all participants

Current pay rate range: $18.22 - $19.93 hourly

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
• 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

Current pay rate range: $18.60 - $20.95 hourly (Must be at least 18 years of age)

Click the job title links to view full descriptions.

Employee Perks
Employees enjoy free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Check out the "Benefits" tab for more details!

Classification Status:
THPRD is hiring for multiple roles with hours varying based on program needs.

• Part-Time Variable (PT): Employees generally work fewer than 20 hours per week and no more than 1,560 hours annually.
• Part-Time Benefits (PTB) Eligible: Employees work 20-29 hours per week year-round and are eligible for benefits.

For more information about our part-time classifications, please visit

Application Review:
The hiring team will review applications as they are received to assess fit for the role. If your qualifications align with our needs, we will contact you directly to discuss the next steps. Please note, this recruitment process will be used to fill multiple openings and will continue until all positions are filled.

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 .

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What We Offer You
Enjoy comprehensive benefits as a part-time employee, including access to a confidential Employee Assistant Program, complimentary drop-in visits to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on various class offerings and more! THPRD is committed to providing flexible part-time employment options tailored to your individual needs. To discover more about the available classifications, and detailed benefits, please visit , or explore the information and links provided below:

Benefits Guide

• Part-Time Benefits (PTB) Eligible

Available to all classifications:

Great Place to Work

• THPRD is a certified as of June 2024!
• THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including employee-led affinity groups, a Transformation & Allyship Group, or the district's Welcoming & Inclusive Committee. These groups each support equity and justice-based work within the district. Participation is included as regular paid time for part-time or full-time employees. To learn more, visit THPRD's webpage.
• Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace up to 10% of the time, can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
• Employee appreciation events, employee recognition programs and more!

Health & Wellness

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which includes, legal consultations and mediation, wellness and gym discounts, up to six (6) free counseling sessions, per counseling issue, life and career coaching, home ownership and housing support program and much more! All members of the employee's household are covered and may use EAP services.
• An Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
• Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount

Leave

• Paid Time Off - Paid leave type for part-time variable and part-time benefits (PTB) eligible employees. Paid Time Off (PTO), will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour earned for every 30 hours worked. This is in addition to Sick leave and may be scheduled by employees for any reason! (available to PT and PTB only)
• The ability to earn and utilize up to forty (40) hours of paid sick leave per year
• Family Medical Leave eligibility for qualified family and medical related reasons
• Paid compassionate leave is available to all part-time employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services. Employees are eligible for paid compassionate leave for up to the hours scheduled in their average work week.

Retirement

• Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck

Local Government

• An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
• A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests! Opportunities to apply for internal positions, explore a variety of park and recreation careers, and gain meaningful experience.
• THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the website

Community Partnerships

• Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear

01

Which position(s) interest you? Select all that apply.

• Head Guard
• Lifeguard
• Swim Instructor

02

Please select any of the following certifications that you currently hold (if any). Be aware that if you hold a certification, but is has expired, you should not indicate that you currently hold that certification.

• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (or equivalent)
• None

03

Please select your preferred work location.

• Aloha Swim Center
• Aquatic Center - 50M
• Beaverton Swim Center
• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
• Harman Swim Center
• Sunset Swim Center

04

Please choose any additional centers you're interested in working at, or select N/A if none.

• Aloha Swim Center
• Aquatic Center - 50M
• Beaverton Swim Center
• Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
• Harman Swim Center
• Sunset Swim Center
• N/A

05

If your preferred location is not available, are you willing to work at other locations?

• Yes
• No

06

Briefly tell us about your aquatic work experience, leadership roles (if any) and what unique skills you will bring to the THPRD Aquatics team.

07

Please select the option(s) of interest based on your preferred weekly hours and benefits. Refer to the job posting's benefits tab for more details.

• Part-Time Variable (PT): On average, PT employees work less than 20 hours a week but may pick up extra hours during busy times.
• Part-Time Benefits (PTB) Eligible: PTB employees are scheduled to work at least 20 hours but less than 30 hours on a year-round basis and are eligible to enroll in a benefits package.

08

Will you be claiming Veterans Preference?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Location: Progress, OR, US

Posted Date: 10/3/2024