Temp Seasonal - Aquatics Lifeguard

Temp Seasonal - Aquatics Lifeguard

Salary

$17.13 Hourly

Location

City of Spokane, WA

Job Type

Temp- Seasonal

Job Number

2025-00608

Department

Parks - Aquatics TEMP SEASONAL

Opening Date

01/05/2026

Closing Date

8/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

CLASS SUMMARY

FIND WORK THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

The City of Spokanes Aquatics Program seeks friendly and motivated team members looking for a fun way to serve the community!

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards must recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Enforce all facility rules and regulations. Inspect facility on a regular basis and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to pool management. Complete records and reports. Participate in regular in-service trainings. Maintain appropriate fitness level. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Desired skills include:

• Have excellent communication skills, decision-making skills, confidently speak with the public.
• Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
• An understanding of facility characteristics, rules, policies and procedures.

Part-time up to 40 hours per week. Season typically runs June through August.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

The following Responsibilities and Requirements are functions the individual who holds or desires the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Stamina to stand for long periods time.
• Ability to remain alert, focused, and ready to respond appropriately for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to swim 300 yards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 15 years of age at time of hire.
• Possess a valid government issued ID and Social Security Card.
• Required to submit to background check and drug test.

MUST be certified OR receive a certification in American Red Cross Lifeguarding & First Aid American Red Cross CPR for Lifeguards, before the start of the season.

NEED OR DESIRE WATER SAFETY TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATION COURSES?

Check out these courses!

Catalog - Spokane Parks & Recreation (rec1.com)

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 preemployment drug screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests {for some positions) and a physical and lift test {for some positions).

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.

Local 270 is the sole bargaining agent for temp seasonal employees.

Temp seasonal employees receive paid sick leave in accordance with state sick leave legislation.

01

Are you currently certified in Red Cross Lifeguarding, or have you signed up for a class? If not, we can discuss class options during the interview.

• Yes
• No

02

What Aquatic Centers do you prefer to work at?

• A.M. Cannon
• Comstock
• Hillyard
• Liberty
• Shadle
• Witter

03

What is the date range you can work from over the summer? Please include start and end date.

04

How many hours are you capable of working every week?

• Up to 10
• 10-20
• 20-30
• 30-40

05

Are you interested in learning how to teach swim lessons?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Spokane

Address 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd.

City Hall, 4th Floor

Spokane, Washington, 99201

Phone 509.625.6160

Website http://my.spokanecity.org