Summer Aquatics - Lifeguards, Camp Leaders, Instructors, Head Guards

New – Earn to Learn

Earn to Learn provides paid training pathways into employment for aquatic jobs.

Individuals ages 16 and older have the opportunity to apply for a Lifeguard or Swim Instructor position and receive paid, professional training while obtaining required certifications.

Start building aquatic experience while earning a paycheck!

Aquatics 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. All aquatic positions are eligible for a bilingual pay incentive to staff who regularly use their bilingual or multilingual skills!

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.
• Seasonal staff work up to 40 hours per week for a maximum of six consecutive months, with a required 13-week break in service before rehire eligibility.
• Shifts vary from 2-29 hours per week, between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm, with weekend shifts available.

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.

Pay rate range: $20.15 - $21.41 hourly

The hiring range for this position is $20.15 to $21.41, based on experience and internal equity. The full hourly range for this job classification is $20.15 to $22.71. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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

Pay rate: $20.15 hourly

The full hourly range for this job classification is $20.15 to $22.71. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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
• Preferred skill:
  Spanish instruction (5% pay premium on top of hourly rate – bilingual pay incentive)

Current pay rate: $21.15 hourly

The hiring rate for this position is $21.15. The full hourly range for this job classification is $21.15 to $23.85. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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: $22.21 hourly (Must be at least 18 years of age)

The hiring rate for this position is $22.21. The full hourly range for this job classification is $22.21 to $25.04. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

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Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household, as well as a discount on camps and classes. Be…