Senior Lifeguard - Pool & Beaches

Job Summary

The City of Kirkland is hiring for the Peter Kirk Pool and Kirkland's three swimming beaches. We are looking for Senior Lifeguards for our pool and swimming beaches this upcoming 2023 Summer Season. Please see details on the position below.

Senior Lifeguards support the Aquatic Program Supervisors in overseeing the Peter Kirk Pool and the public swimming beaches throughout their shift. They assist with training and swim lessons while providing customer service to the community throughout their shift. As support to the City Aquatic Programs, Senior Lifeguards perform a variety of duties such as lifeguarding, swim lesson instruction, first aid, and assists in program development and training and leadership of staff.

This is a leadership position that requires previous lifeguarding experience. Come help train the new lifeguard staff and build your leadership skill while providing water safety to your community!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.
• Proficiency in standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite applications Word, Excel and Outlook

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification is required on or before the first day of employment.
• Minimum of two seasons of aquatics experience.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Must be able to pass the Aquatics Skill Checks.
• Successful completion of a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act

Other

Hours of Work
Employee works a flexible schedule which includes early morning, daytime, evening hours, and weekends June-September. Work schedule and needs may fluctuate during periods of low attendance and poor weather days.

Special Note
Applicants are encouraged to submit their profiles at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until such time as all vacancies are filled.
Interviews will be schedule in March and April. The position and interviews will close on Friday, April 19th.

Candidates who are selected for hire will be required to complete a criminal background check.

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