Supervising Lifeguard

Supervising Lifeguard

Salary

$67,104.47 - $85,644.19 Annually

Location

Rogue X, 1221 N. Ross Lane, Medford, OR 97501, OR

Job Type

Full-Time (with benefits)

Job Number

2026-20415-01

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

General Recreation

Opening Date

06/30/2026

Closing Date

7/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit

Non-Represented & Management

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Summary

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Turn your aquatics experience into a leadership opportunity where your impact is felt every day. The City of Medford is hiring two full-time Supervising Lifeguards to help create a safe, welcoming, and high-performing aquatics environment at Rogue X.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced aquatics professional who is ready to lead others, support staff development, and help deliver programs that make a meaningful difference in the community. We are looking for someone who brings confidence, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to safety, service, and team success.

If you are ready to take the next step in your aquatics career and help shape a positive experience for both staff and guests, we would be excited to hear from you!

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Minimum of two seasons of lifeguarding experience in a formal recreation setting. A season is defined as at least 12 weeks of experience.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible aquatics program and/or lifeguard experience, including lead worker, training, mentoring, or supervisory responsibilities.
• A bachelor's degree in recreation management, leisure services, education, business management, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one (1) year of aquatics program experience, but may not substitute for required leadership, or supervisory experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

• Swim lesson instruction experience

• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification

• Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator (AFO/CPO)

Available Schedule:

• Five 8-hour shifts per week, generally Monday - Friday, with rotating weekend shifts as scheduled.

Compensation & Information on Benefits

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group.

Learn more about our benefits HERE.

The anticipated hiring range for the Supervising Lifeguard position is $32.26 (first step) to $33.87 or $35.57 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, and qualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance - policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee's (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employees retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City's Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the Citys fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Supervises staff, including assigning work, scheduling, providing guidance, employee development, hiring, disciplinary recommendations, etc.
• Responsible for conducting performance management reviews and evaluations of direct reports.
• Takes daily attendance of swim participants.
• Develops curriculum, supervises, and leads swim lessons for various ages and skill levels.
• Assigns instructors to teach lessons; keeps accurate progress records on swim participants and swim instructors.
• Administers the School to Pool program, and other programs as directed by the Aquatics Administrator or Recreation Manager.
• Supervises and participates in lifeguard deck coverage rotations as necessary for open swims, lap swim, aquatics rentals, and special events.
• Assists with scheduling staff and helps ensure accurate payroll data entry.
• Participate in department and division staff training and meetings and aquatic management team meetings.
• Enforces City policies, rules, and regulations as they pertain to aquatics management.
• Performs cleaning duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Follows the 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 lifejackets.
• Makes entries into the aquatic opening and closing log.
• Completes designated job tasks, special projects, and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department, and City goals while working cooperatively, efficiently, and productively in a team environment.
• Actively demonstrates high levels of employee engagement, accountability, coachability, and responsibility for personal performance and results.
• Demonstrates initiative to incorporate and implement learning principles from informal and formal training, as well as feedback from leaders and co-workers.
• Verify employee's work hours, leave usage, and overtime, and submits payroll information for timely processing.
• The scope of the assigned responsibilities may vary based on departmental structure and at the discretion of the Department Director or designee.

Other Functions of the Position:

• Communicate with the customer service team professionally and in a timely manner.
• Approaches training opportunities with active engagement and curiosity, while learning and exhibiting understanding of City policies, protocols, and performance expectations.
• Pursues professional development opportunities to add value to the city, including learning, adopting, and quickly adapting to new techniques, technologies, and industry practices.
• Actively demonstrates accountability and responsibility for both work product results and the impact behaviors and decisions may have on the ability of others to do their jobs well.
• Receives, interprets, and implements job-related instruction, guidance, coaching, and training (both formal and informal) while progressively improving skills and overall success in performing assigned duties. When issues of poor performance or negative behaviors are raised, incorporate feedback in a constructive manner that demonstrates understanding of the concern and an ability and willingness to achieve the required consistent and sustained improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the department and organizational goals.
• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Upholds the values of the organization and has strong customer service orientation.
• Handles job stress and interacts 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.

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 people 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.

Use of AI-Generated Content in Employment Applications

Employment with the City of Medford can be competitive, often there are many qualified applicants for each open position. We want to see application materials that reflect an applicant's unique personality and that accurately reflect their experience. The use of AI-generated content to complete employment applications and/or supplemental questions is discouraged and may result in disqualification. Each submission will be verified for originality and authenticity. However, AI tools for grammar checking and resume formatting are permitted.

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.

The City of Medford offers an excellent total comprehensive benefit package to all full-time employees.

This position is part of the non-represented employee group. Please visit our Employee Benefits webpage for more details.

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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

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The City recognizes the existence and potential benefits of AI tools in assisting with responses to supplemental questions. However, it is important to note that these tools should not be utilized as the primary source for such responses. Applicants are encouraged to rely on their own experiences, insights, and understanding to ensure authenticity and personalization in their submissions. By initialing below, I acknowledge that any reliance on AI to formulate my responses beyond a supplementary role may result in my disqualification from advancing in the selection process.

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Describe why you are interested in this position and how your life or work experiences have prepared you for this role.

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What do you believe are the essential characteristics of an effective lifeguard, and how have you demonstrated or reinforced those characteristics while leading or mentoring others?

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Describe a time you handled conflict within a team. What was the situation, what did you do, and what was the outcome?

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How would you coach a lifeguard who is struggling with their job duties?

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In your view, what does a healthy, productive professional relationship look like between a team member and their manager?

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Select all licenses and certifications you currently hold.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification
• Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification
• Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator (AFO/CPO) certification
• I do not currently hold any of the certifications listed above

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