Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard

Salary

$19.52 Hourly

Location

Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, OR 97501, OR

Job Type

Part-Time (year-round) less than 25 hr/wk

Job Number

2026-00050-02

Department

Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

08/19/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

Part-Time/Temporary/Seasonal

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Summary

This position is open until filled with a first review date scheduled for Thursday, August 27th.

Priority will be given to candidates who submit their application

on or before Wednesday, August 26th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

Make Waves at Rogue X!

Ready to build on your aquatics experience? Join the Rogue X team as a Senior Swim Instructor/Lifeguard and take on added responsibility while helping create a safe, welcoming, and fun experience for our community.

In this role, you'll lifeguard, teach swim lessons, support and mentor fellow staff, assist with training, and help keep daily pool operations running smoothly. We're looking for an experienced lifeguard and swim instructor who communicates well, leads by example, stays calm when it counts, and enjoys helping both swimmers and teammates succeed.

Ready for your next step in aquatics? Apply today!

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; or senior in high school on track to graduate.
• Must be 18 years or older at time of hire.
• One (1) or more years of experience working at a public pool as a lifeguard and swim instructor.
• Must be comfortable working in a humid environment.
• Must be comfortable communicating with staff, parents, and children.
• Skills pre-test required prior to hire.

Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification, or a comparable lifeguard certification eligible for American Red Cross crossover training (e.g., Starfish Aquatics Institute/StarGuard, YMCA, or Ellis & Associates).
• Current First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Available Schedule:

• Rogue X is open 7-days a week, 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Hours will vary based on facility need and availability.

Compensation & Information on Benefits

INCLUDED BENEFITS:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time, year-round positions.
• Paid sick leave - one (1) hour accrued for every 30 hours worked.
• Access to the Citys fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Takes daily attendance of swim participants.
• Conducts swim lessons for various ages and skill levels.
• Lifeguards during open swims, lap swims, aquatic rentals, and special events.
• Assists with scheduling staff.
• Keeps accurate progress records on swim participants and swim instructors.
• Participates in all staff training and meetings and aquatic Management Team meetings.
• Mentors and supports new staff.
• Assists Management Team with training and supervision as needed.
• Enforces all policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs cleaning duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Is knowledgeable about aquatics plans and other recreational programs.
• Assigns instructors to teach lessons.
• Follows emergency action plan in the event of an emergency.
• Provides emergency care/treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
• Cautions and educates swimmers against dangerous situations.
• Ensures pool water chemical tests are being completed every hour.
• Assists patrons with putting on life jackets.
• Makes entries into the aquatic daily log.
• Relates to the public in a positive manner.
• Adheres to safety practices and standards when performing all duties.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interact effectively with others in the workplace.
• Fosters an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Is an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Competencies:

Communicativeness

Effective performers recognize the essential value of continuous information exchange. They actively seek information from a variety of sources and disseminate it in a variety of ways. They use modern technologies to access and circulate information. They take responsibility for ensuring that their peers and supervisors have the current and accurate information needed for success.

Conflict Management

Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process. They are comfortable with healthy conflict and support and manage differences of opinion. They thwart destructive competition or friction, and use consensus and collaboration to debate and resolve issues.

Influence

Effective performers are skilled at directing, persuading, and motivating others. They are able to flex their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires. They have established a personal power base built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty.

Integrity

Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

Leader Identification

Effective performers identify with the role of leader and enjoy positions of responsibility and the exercise of authority. They understand that management is a distinct vocation and choose to be in a leadership position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

This position works indoors with exposure to regulated and moderate environmental conditions at the work site. The noise level is frequently moderate to loud. There may be routine physical discomforts from prolonged exposure to heat, humidity, moisture/wetness, and varying air conditions with temperatures of 80 degrees or higher. The position involves routine exposure to soiled materials and light cleaning substances such as pool cleaning solutions.

Physical exertion to perform strong swimming abilities without fatigue is required. Ability to react to emergency situations by quick body movements. Occasionally assist or support persons of varying weights of up to 100 pounds. Position experiences regular climbing in and out of pool with prolonged periods of time swimming and treading water; standing, walking, bending, sitting, and kneeling. Frequently use hands and fingers to process or feel objects, tools, or controls. Tasks require the ability to perceive depth, textures, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Communicate verbally, including projecting voice and hearing in a noisy environment.

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT (Please read):

• It is important your application shows all the relevant experience you possess.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an online application; an application will be considered incomplete with a "see resume" response.
• Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience as we compare applicants.

How to Apply:

• Applications are only accepted online and must be received by the posted closing date/time.
• Selection procedures and timelines subject to change.
• Those selected must be able to provide proof of legal right to work in this country.

Hiring will be subject to successful completion of the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Clear drug screen following federal law (which includes testing for cannabis)
• Professional reference check

Questions or Assistance:

• If you have questions about the job posting, please contact the Human Resources department at (541) 774-2014.
• For technical assistance completing your online application, please contact Government Jobs at (855) 524-5627.
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VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference during the hiring and/or promotional selection process. As verification of eligibility, a Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) must be uploaded with the online employment application. Disabled veterans must also upload a copy of the veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

The City of Medford is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

ADA:

The City of Medford complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you consider yourself disabled and require assistance in the application process, please contact (541) 774-2074 or email: ada@cityofmedford.org.

Part-Time and Seasonal employee benefits may include:

• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunity to earn wellness incentives.
• Fully equipped fitness center available 24 hours a day.
• Oregon PERS retirement contributions paid by employer for part-time year-round positions.

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Are you a current or former servicemember of the Oregon National Guard and seeking consideration for Veterans' Preference in this recruitment? Reminder: If yes, you must upload documentation verifying Oregon National Guard service (e.g., DD214 or NGB Form 22 showing an HONORABLE discharge or release, or other state recognized documentation confirming Oregon National Guard service) by the recruitment closing date

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working as a lifeguard, including the types of duties and responsibilities you performed.

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Describe your comfort level with handling medical emergencies, including assisting injured individuals. Are you okay with situations that may involve seeing blood?

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Describe how you would lead and support a lifeguard team that includes both new and experienced staff.

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Describe how you communicate and work with supervisors and team members to help keep pool operations safe and running smoothly.

Required Question

Employer City of Medford (Oregon)

Address 411 W. 8th St., Room 110

Medford, Oregon, 97501

Phone (541) 774-2010

Website https://www.medfordoregon.gov