Temp Seasonal - Aquatics Head Lifeguard

Position Overview

FIND WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! The City of Spokane's Aquatics Program seeks friendly and motivated team members looking for a fun way to serve the community.

We are looking for a lifeguard primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to all emergencies. Under close supervision of the Aquatics Facility Managers, assist in mentoring, training, and supporting lifeguards. Partakes in management meetings, staff trainings, and carrying out additional duties as assigned by supervisors. Ensures that lifeguarding certification is current and that all lifeguards are fully competent in performing water rescue procedures and coordinates in ensuring safety of patrons in and around the pools while monitoring swimmers and enforcing all safety rules.

Part‑time up to 40 hours per week. Season typically runs June through August, with training beginning mid‑May.

• Serve as a lifeguard.
• Ensure safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to all emergencies.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and supporting lifeguards.
• Attend and participate in management and staff training.
• Assist with pool chemical tests.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Must be at least 17 years of age at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid government‑issued  Social Security Card.
• Required to submit to background check and drug test.
• Stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Must possess current (through summer) certifications in American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding.

• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• Understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates desire to mentor and train fellow staff to achieve a high standard of professionalism and safety.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and flexible to make accommodations for unforeseen events.
• Excellent communication, decision‑making skills, confident ability to speak with the public and provide good customer service.
• Willingness to build effective and supportive working relationships with staff and pool patrons.
• A background in aquatic programs such as swim lessons is encouraged.

This role is considered a safety‑sensitive position for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk of death. You must successfully complete a selection process that includes interviews, a criminal background check, a pre‑employment drug screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a physical and lift test (for some positions).

Need or desire water safety training and/or certification courses? Check out these courses! Catalog – Spokane Parks & Recreation ()

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status, or disability status.