Public Works Parks Waterfront Lifeguard - Part-time Temporary

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Apr 05, 2021
Seasonal Government

Job Description

Job Summary 

These positions are temporary part-time seasonal, and will perform as lifeguards to assist in the safety of beach and open water users.  Staff will do this by: performing water surveillance during working hours, taking appropriate action in emergency situations, participating in regular training and physical fitness, and utilizing proper safety precautions in all aspects of this job.  Staff will be expected to communicate and interact professionally with all beach users, county staff, and any individuals contacted in the course of work.  Staff will be stewards of the park and beach and will perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties of splash pad, beach area, and lifeguard office.  Staff will be required to understand and implement policies and procedures and operate within the spirit of the Public Works Department’s vision and goals.  In addition, staff will perform other duties as required through assigned program. 

Season dates are typically mid-June through Labor Day.  Training and testing may occur outside of that time period. 

Shifts will be available 8-40 hours per week, effort will be made to provide a regular and consecutive schedule but schedule may vary weekly.  Typical shifts include but are not limited to Mon – Sunday: 9:30AM-2:30PM, 11:00AM-7:00PM, and 2:30PM-7:30PM.  Positions can work a maximum of 1,040 hours in a calendar year.  Paid sick leave will accrue at a minimum rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. 

Qualifications

Candidates must: 

  • Pass a county provided open water lifeguard training program, which will include mandatory CPR and first aid training.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.
  • Pass a county provided background check as required by RCW 43.43.830
  • Be 16 years or older
  • Attend and participate in a pre-employment physical fitness test administered by Parks division
  • Pass the physical fitness test which includes:
  • Carrying a 20lb. equipment bag and spine board 300 yards
  • Swimming 500 meters in 10 minutes or less
  • Swim 5 yards underwater 5 consecutive times
  • Feet first surface dive to a distance of 9 feet, unassisted
  • Tread water for 5 minutes
  • Perform 200 2-inch chest compressions on a mannequin in 2 minutes 

An online application is required.  For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county                                                  

Salary Grade: Lifeguard.100 ($14.00 - $16.00) per hour

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Lifeguard.100 ($14.00 - $16.00) per hour