Seasonal Senior Lifeguard

Position Information

Under general supervision, oversees the operation, pool safety, sanitation, staff scheduling, and program activity functions of an assigned Washoe County swimming facility; and performs related work as required.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a current non-benefitted seasonal vacancy in the Community Services Department – Regional Parks and Open Space Division. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. Seasonal positions are full or part‑time and last no longer than 6 months.

Bowers Mansion Pool; weekend and evening shifts may be required.

• Three months of professional experience as a lifeguard; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be at least 15 years of age at the time of application.

Current certifications in Lifeguard Training, First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer are required within two weeks of appointment. Required certifications must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.

Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint‑based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck.

Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.

Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work. This is not a classified position and is not covered by a collective bargaining unit. “Seasonal hourly employee” means the position is not to exceed six (6) months. Seasonal Hourly employees are “at will” employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Retired PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada) employees are responsible for contacting PERS to make sure that they do not go over the assigned PERS earnings limit for a fiscal year in order to retain retirement benefits. PERS phone number is 775‑687‑4200 to check for yearly updates.

Interested applicants should submit an email to Joanna Schultz (jschultz).

Please include the following in your email:

• Subject line:
  Position title(s) you are applying for
• Contact information: full name, phone number, email address
• Qualifications statement:
  Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications for each position you are applying for, which may include:
• Relevant work experience (paid or volunteer) to include dates of employment/volunteer service and hours worked/volunteered per week
• School activities, clubs, or sports participation
• Leadership roles or special responsibilities
• Relevant skills or certifications
• Additional materials (optional): resume, references

Open until filled. Emails will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

• Emails will be reviewed for minimum qualifications
• Applicants who have the most potential for success will be contacted for an interview

Contact:
Joanna Schultz; jschultz; (775) 328‑2047

Washoe County is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment. Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

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