Parks and Recreation Seasonal -Aquatics Division

Overview

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have opportunities to support the local Parks & Recreation department. The City of Reno is accepting applications for various Aquatics part-time positions. Salaries and hours vary by position and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Read through the job descriptions and supplemental information for details regarding each position.

If you are looking to work in a fun atmosphere with great co-workers, the City of Reno can be that place!

• Aquatics Instructor-Certified ($18.75–$37/hour) (Available year-round)
• Cashier ($13–$16.50/hour) (Available year-round)
• Head Lifeguard ($17.50–$18.25/hour) (Available year-round)
• Lifeguard ($15.50–$15.75/hour) (Available year-round)
• Senior Lifeguard ($16–$16.50/hour) (Available year-round)
• Swim Instructor ($13–$14.25/hour) (Available year-round)

Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

• Teach Water Fitness and Water Safety courses.

• Collect user fees and payments.
• Use a computer and/or cash register for recording cash transactions.
• Greet customers, answer phones, and provide customer service.

• Oversee the facility, programs, and staff during assigned hours.
• Monitor water conditions and initiate necessary adjustments.
• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of patrons and staff.

• Guard the pool during facility use and enforce policies, rules, and regulations.
• Enter the water to rescue patrons in distress; resuscitate rescued swimmers, administer first aid to injured, call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.

• Monitor the facility and staff during weekend and evening hours.
• Guard the pool during facility use and enforce policies, rules and regulations.
• Enter the water to rescue patrons in distress; resuscitate rescued swimmers, administer first aid to injured, call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.

• Teach water safety, swimming and diving.

Some positions may have a higher age requirement than 15 and require additional certifications for employment. The minimum qualification requirements for the aquatics positions can be found below.

• Aquatics Instructor-Certified:
  • Age: 16
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Water Fitness Certification, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor and/or Instructor Trainer.
• Cashier:
  • Age: 15
• Head Lifeguard:
  • Age: 16
  • Experience:
    
    One year of being a paid lifeguard and one year of paid supervisory experience.
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Valid Driver's License, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid
• Lifeguard:
  • Age: 15
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid
• Senior Lifeguard:
  • Age: 16
  • Experience:
    
    One year of being a paid lifeguard
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid
• Swim Instructor:
  • Age: 15
  • Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    ARC Level 5 Swimming Skills

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at the Reno jobs site. If a computer or mobile device is not available, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include City Hall, the City of Reno 2nd floor computer kiosk, Nevada Job Connect locations, and local libraries or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your  profile, please call the applicant support line at .

Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at .

Recruitment close
:
This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date.

Submission timing
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As soon as possible. Once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.