Lifeguard

Lifeguard

Salary

$15.55 - $20.16 Hourly

Location

Aquatic Center | 138 NW Park Dr., McMinnville, OR

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

FY2025-00196

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Aquatic Center

Opening Date

09/17/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Questions

Position Summary

The City of McMinnvilles Aquatic Center is in search of lifeguards who are able to work morning shifts, and mid-day shifts. Applicants must be available for weekday shifts from 5:30am-10:00am, mid day shifts from 10:30am-1:00pm and/or 3:00pm-5:30pm. This position will work 15-25 hours per week.

The ideal candidate is responsible, team-oriented, and an enthusiastic individual seeking to support our aquatic programs. While ensuring the safety of our patrons youll build leadership skills, work with a fun team, and make a positive impact in our community. You will be trained and expected to act in compliance with these guidelines.

You must have your lifeguard certification and be at least 15 years old to apply.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Lifeguard

• Prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions.
• Respond quickly to all emergency situations.
• Comply with and enforce all policies, procedures, and regulations set by management.
• Administer first aid/CPR as needed.
• Provide a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Act according to professional lifeguard standards at all times.
• Complete all records and reports as required.
• Complete required monthly trainings and attend required monthly in-service training.
• Maintain lifeguard certification for the duration of employment in position.
• Perform janitorial, maintenance and other support duties as required.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification.
• Participate in committees when requested.
• Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:

Star Guard Elite (SGE) Lifeguard Certification or equivalent, nationally recognized lifeguard certification. Must cross-over to SGE certification within three months.

Supplemental Information

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The position requires minimal (20-40%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects. Occasional (21-50% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires some (20-40%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work require continual speed, agility, hand eye coordination and equipment operation. The work environment has regular hazards or obstacles (40-60%). There may be some personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are somewhat uncomfortable, with moderate (40-60%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc. Position may require regular responsibility for driving.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general direction of Recreation Supervisor.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check, driving record check (if driving is required for position), and education/certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment.
• The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience. For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement.

The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627.

The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices)

to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Director.

The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans.

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx

The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The City of McMinnville is dedicated to fostering a fair and inclusive environment in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. We are also committed to supporting leadership development in the broader McMinnville community and working toward a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for everyone. We encourage candidates who align with these principles to join us in contributing to a stronger and more unified McMinnville.

01

Do you have a current lifeguard certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you willing and able to work mornings & mid-day shifts? Please see the proposed hours in the position summary.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of McMinnville

Department Parks & Recreation Address 600 NE Evans St

McMinnville, Oregon, 97128

Website https://www.mcminnvilleoregon.gov/parksrec