Job Description
Salary: $17.90 - $20.95 Hourly
Location : Multiple pool locations - Beaverton, OR
Job Type: Part-time and Seasonal
Job Number: 24-00028
Department: Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Multiple Departments)
Opening Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description New - Earn to Learn This opportunity creates paid training pathways to employment for aquatic jobs! Explore an Aquatic Career & Earn a Paycheck
Earn to Learn offers individuals of all ages (16+) paid aquatic training opportunity.
Qualified candidates can now apply for a lifeguard or swim instructor position and receive paid, professional training while obtaining the 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!
THPRD is hiring for multiple positions to support multiple facilities, hours may vary and are based on program need. Part-time employees may work less than 1,560 hours per year. Seasonal employees may be scheduled up to 40 hours per week for a maximum duration of 6 consecutive months. Typical Hours: Staff are typically scheduled 2 to 29 hours per week; between the hours of 6:00am - 9:00pm throughout the week along with opportunities to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
Aquatics Positions: Aquatics Camp Leader 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
- Aquatics Camp Leaders are responsible for planning, preparing, instructing, and/or leading general and/or specialized activities for program participants.
Current pay rate range: $17.65 - $18.18 hourly 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 hyperlinked job title to view the full job description. Job descriptions reflect current rate ranges.
** Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you! **
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 Discover employee benefits including a confidential Employee Assistance Program, complimentary drop-in access to THPRD recreation facilities, discounts on class offerings and more! For benefit plan details specific to your job classification, explore the link and list below:
- THPRD offers opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups, including an employee-led Affinity Group, 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.
- Employee Wellness Program (EWP), allowing free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for you and your household
- Bilingual employees who utilize their language skills in the workplace can earn an additional 3% pay incentive
- Employees and their household can register for camps and classes during in-district registration and receive a 20% discount
- 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
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides up to six (6) free counseling sessions
- Available savings for retirement through a 457(b)-deferred compensation plan by contributing pre-tax dollars from your paycheck
- An opportunity to make a difference within your community through public service
- THPRD is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For eligibility requirements and information, please visit the website
- Seasonal discounts to community partners such as Nike, Adidas, and Columbia Sportswear
- Employee appreciation events
- A variety of opportunities within local government that support your professional development and evolving interests!
- NEW BENEFIT - PAID TIME OFF Effective March 1, 2024, a new paid leave type for part-time, 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!
- NEW BENEFIT - COMPASSIONATE LEAVE Effective March 1, 2024, paid compassionate leave will now be available to all part-time and seasonal employees to grieve the loss of an immediate family member, to make arrangements (if necessary), and to attend memorial services.
01
Which position(s) interest you? Select all that apply.
- Aquatics Camp Leader
- 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
Briefly tell us about your aquatic work experience, leadership roles (if any) and what unique skills you will bring to the THPRD Aquatics team.
04
Please select your preferred work location(s).
- Aloha Swim Center
- Aquatic Center - 50M
- Beaverton Swim Center
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Harman Swim Center
- Raleigh Hills Swim Center (Summer only)
- Somerset West Swim Center (Summer only)
- Sunset Swim Center
05
If you selected multiple work locations above, please select the primary center you're interested in working at, otherwise select N/A.
- Aloha Swim Center
- Aquatic Center - 50M
- Beaverton Swim Center
- Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center
- Harman Swim Center
- Raleigh Swim Center (Summer only)
- Somerset West Swim Center (Summer only)
- Sunset Swim Center
- N/A
06
If your preferred location is not available, are you willing to work at other locations?
Required Question
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Seasonal work, Local area, Immediate start, Outdoor, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,