About the job:

Lifeguards are crucial to ensuring safety for swim activities at the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center. As part of the professional lifeguard team, lifeguards provide for the safety and enjoyment of BPRD guests by anticipating, recognizing, responding to and managing emergency situations.

Serving the public with parks, trails and recreation is important to Central Oregon residents and visitors, and this position is part of a team responsible for high-quality experiences.

A day in the life:

• Anticipate and recognize potential emergencies by maintaining the 10/20 Protection Rule (responding to someone in trouble within 10 seconds and reach the person in 20 seconds)
• Manage emergencies according to Starfish Aquatic Institute and BPRD protocols.
• Enforce facility and public health rules and regulations.
• Assist with program needs and pool set up.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance and organization tasks. Serves as locker room attendant.
• Communicate with patrons and staff in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Participate in district-wide special events as needed.

Available Work Schedules:

*Days vary depending on staffing

Opening 5:00am - 11:00amMid-day11:00am - 4:30pm  Closing4:30pm - 9:30pm 

IMPORTANT:

To be considered for this position candidates must be able to pass a preliminary swim test as part of a conditional job offer. All you need are basic swim skills and willingness to learn the skills required for the position; we will train you from there!

All training, including approximately 25-30hours of online and pool training, will be paid time and lead to licensure as a professional lifeguard.

Preliminary swim test: (100-meters total)

• 50 m with tube dragging behind you - head up (freestyle or breaststroke)
• 50 m with tube under armpits - head up (freestyle or breaststroke)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick in 12 feet deep water
• Tread water with hands/ears dry for 1 minute

The Interview: Interviews will be scheduled once an applicant passes the swim test.  

StarGuard Lifeguard course (paid time):

This is an important training so all classes are required.

• 6-8 hours online class
• 18-22 hours classroom and water-based training

These are typically scheduled for a small cohort of new lifeguards and are scheduled around school schedules. 

What you'll need for success:

Strong Knowledge of:

• Aquatic safety, first aid and basic life support.

Skill and Ability to:

• Effectively communicate with patrons, staff and volunteers;
• Pass the preliminary swim test;
• Commit to attend paid training or possess current lifesaving and first aid certifications as designated by BPRD;
• Establish and maintain positive, respectful and cooperative relationships with all contacts;
• Handle stressful working conditions and emergencies;
• Wear appropriate attire to actively participate in all activities.

What we're looking for:

Education, Experience, and Training:

1. Must be 16 years of age or older; AND 
2. Currently attending High school or High school diploma or equivalent; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of experience and training

**Must be able to pass swim test. Swim test includes:

• 50 m with tube dragging behind you - head up (freestyle or breaststroke)
• 50 m with tube under armpits - head up (freestyle or breaststroke)
• Retrieve 10 lb brick in 12 feet deep pool
• Tread water with hands/ears dry for 1 minute

License and Certifications:

• Positions require CPR/First Aid certification to be provided through on-the-job training.  
• Lifeguard positions require certification, provided through on-the-job training. All training will be paid time as you prepare to become a certified lifeguard. 

Supervision Responsibilities:

Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this position.  

Supervision Received:

Work under the general supervision of Recreation Assistant and/or Recreation Coordinators. Work under direct program supervision of Recreation Leader 3 and Recreation Leader 2.  

Working Conditions: 

This position includes diverse conditions, schedules and locations that can work around school, family or other commitments. Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions (warm and humid indoor conditions to cool outdoor conditions) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemical such as chlorine. Work schedule is varied and may require evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. The flow of work and character of duties involve a high degree of mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to conduct extractions and deliver basic first aid/life support and to deliver and move equipment and supplies. Job stress may include conflict resolution, emergency response, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.  

Selection Process:  

Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training and willingness to learn the skills required for the position. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.  

Application consideration and wage calculation: 

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete application. Your application materials and any submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation. Incomplete information may result in disqualification and/or affect your starting wage.    

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:  

All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.

• Accountability • Customer Service Orientation • Safety • Judgment and Decision Making • Teamwork and Cooperation • Results Orientation •

To be considered for this position, applicants must have a complete online application. Your application and submitted responses to the supplemental questions will be the information we use for our evaluation and starting wage. Applicants are asked to provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive veteran's preference.