Description
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Lifeguards are vital first responder roles for the community and the full-time position can be more than a job. Being a lifeguard can be part of a great career with one of the top park and recreation agencies in the U.S.About the Job:
Lifeguards are crucial to ensuring safety for swim activities at the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center. As part of the professional lifeguard team, lifeguards provide for the safety and enjoyment of BPRD guests by anticipating, recognizing, responding to and managing emergency situations.
The Lifeguard 2 is the journey level in the Lifeguard series. The Lifeguard 2 is distinguished from the Lifeguard 1 by providing leadership, guidance and support to Lifeguard 1 staff on assigned shifts, serving as deck supervisor and assisting the Aquatic Supervisor with onboarding, in-service trainings, observations, and drills.
A Day in the Life:
Additional Expectations for Lifeguard 2:
Requirements
What You'll Need for Success:
LIFEGUARD 1
Strong Knowledge of:
Ability and skill to:
LIFEGUARD 2
Strong Knowledge of:
Ability and skill to:
What We're Looking For:
Experience, Education, and Training:
LIFEGUARD 1 (starting wage $19.02- $21.68)
LIFEGUARD 2 (starting wage $20.57- $23.45)
Certification:
Additional Information:
Working Conditions:
Duties may be performed either indoors or outdoors, which may include working in extreme weather conditions (warm and humid indoor conditions to cool outdoor conditions) and ongoing exposure to sun and pool chemicals such as chlorine. Work schedule is varied requires evenings, weekends and holidays. Hours vary depending upon specific program needs. The flow of work and character of duties involve a high degree of mental and visual attention much or all of the time. Physical exertion includes frequent walking, bending and the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, pushing, pulling and kneeling in order to conduct extractions and deliver basic first aid/life support and to deliver and move equipment and supplies. Job stress may include dealing with crowds, uncooperative participants, difficult individuals, emergency response, exposure to illness and periods of continuous demand.
Supervision Exercised:
For Lifeguard 1s, supervision is not a responsibility of this position.
For Lifeguard 2s, supervision is not a responsibility of this position; however, provides guidance to Lifeguard 1 staff.
Supervision Received:
Lifeguard 1s work under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor for Lifeguards. Receives ongoing and specific direction from Facility Shift Lead and Lifeguard 2.
Lifeguard 2s work under the general supervision of the Aquatic Supervisor. Receive ongoing and specific direction from the Facility Shift Lead.
Selection Process:
Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by Bend Park & Recreation District policies, including a background check and a driving history review when driving is required for position.
Veteran Preference Status
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. To qualify for veterans’ preference, you must submit required documentation prior to the closing date of the recruitment. Veterans’ preference cannot be awarded without required documentation. Beginning January 1, 2026, certain preferences will also apply to current and former members of the Oregon National Guard. For more information on if you qualify for veterans’ preference visit https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Bend Park and Recreation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Bend Park & Recreation District Core Competencies:
All positions with Bend Park and Recreation District are subject to district and position competencies. Below is a list of the most critical competencies for this position. Additional competencies are required for the position and may change based on district needs. A complete list of the competencies is available from Human Resources.