Lifeguard

The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking lifeguards for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality a positive attitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The lifeguard will primarily oversee LORACs twelve-lane competition pool recreation pool splash area and/or spa.

HOURS: This is a year-round position up to 20 hours per week at LORAC. Hours are typically between 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sundays.

• Create a safe environment for all LORAC patrons both swimmers and other guests by maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
• Interact professionally with customers staff and the general public.
• Perform rescues and administer emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiate or participate in a coordinated team approach to manage incidents.
• Assist in teaching lessons in the LORACs Learn to Swim program.
• Perform custodial maintenance of LORAC.
• Attend trainings personal and professional development opportunities and contribute to positive work culture.

• Applicant must be at least 15 years of age by the last day of a Lifeguarding course or first day of employment.
• Current American Red Cross Certification in Lifeguarding (if not currently certified please reach out for upcoming classes).
• Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written).
• Ability to pass a water/swim skills test.

Application Process:You may visit our web site at access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills expertise and life experience including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge skills education and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status familial status gender identity and expression sexual orientation disability any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local law.

As part of our commitment The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to before the application deadline.