Head Lifeguard (On-call or Temporary)

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Head Lifeguards for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call, part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The Position: The Head Guard will primarily assist in organizing, planning, and managing all aquatic programs under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist. Responsibilities include overseeing part-time lifeguards and swim instructors, and ensuring a safe and positive aquatic environment at LORAC for all members. 

Hours are typically 

• Mon-Thu - 6-10p
• Fri - 7:30a-9:30p
• Sat - 6:30a-8:30p
• Sun - 7:30a-8:30p

Head Guards can choose to work either as a temporary employee (40 hours a week for 8 consecutive months a year) or as an on-call employee (up to 20 hour weeks for an indefinite period of time).

• Create a safe environment for all LORAC patrons, both swimmers and other guests, maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility. 
• Perform rescues and administer emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiate or participate in a coordinated, team approach to manage incidents.
• Provide on-site leadership of lifeguard team in cooperation with Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist. 
• Assists with trainings, personal and professional development, encourages and motivates employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth and maximize staff.
• Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, accrediting commissions, and licensing requirements.
• Oversees logistics of day-to-day facility operations, such as: equipment safety checks, opening and closing of facility, scheduling on-site breaks and rotations for guard staff, overseeing programming, and keeping attendance records. 
• Take pool chemical checks and help maintain pool chemistry. 
• Perform custodial maintenance of the LORAC.
• Interact professionally with customers, staff and general public.

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding certification (if not currently certified, please reach out for upcoming classes).
• Current ARC Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
• Prior lifeguarding experience.
• Prior swim lesson experience preferred. 
• Experience leading staff in recreation and/or aquatics setting preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written).
• Ability to pass a water/swim skills test.

• Minimum age: 18