Public Works Parks Lifeguard Manager - Part-time Temporary

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

Job Description

Job Summary 

Clark County Parks is hiring Lifeguard Managers. The Lifeguard Manager will assist in providing a safe program and environment for participants and staff as well as perform management duties for lifeguards to assist in the safety of beach and open water users.  

This position will take appropriate action in emergency situations as well as utilize proper safety precautions in all aspects of the job.  The incumbent will be expected to communicate and work well with all program participants; other county staff, and any individuals contacted in the course of work. In addition, the manager will be required to respond to basic public inquiries regarding program guidelines and maintain attendance records and other reporting/documentation required for assigned area.  

Applicants must be 16 years or older. Successful candidate/s will attend and administer all pre-season lifeguard candidate testing dates. Training hours and the costs for certification, drug screen and physical are paid by the county. 

Qualifications

In order to qualify, applicants must successfully pass:

  • County provided open water lifeguard training program
  • A pre-employment drug screen
  • Background check as required by RCW 43.43.830
  • Possess or ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certification 

Physical fitness test that includes:

  • Carrying a 20lb equipment bag and spine board 300 yards
  • Swimming 500 meters in 10 minutes or less
  • Swimming 5 yards underwater 5 consecutive times
  • Surface dive feet first to a distance of 9 feet unassisted
  • Treading water for 5 minutes
  • Performing 200 2-inch chest compressions on a mannequin in 2 minutes 

The ideal candidate may possess: 

  • WDOH EMR, EMT or EMT-P Certification
  • PADI or NAUI SCUBA diver training and certification
  • Training or experience in fire and rescue, search and rescue
  • Enrollment or graduation in/from an accredited police, sheriff, or fire cadet or explorer program
  • Bilingual skills in non-English language(s), including ASL 

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.200 ($16.00 - $18.00) per hour

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Salary Grade: Lifeguard.200 ($16.00 - $18.00) per hour