Part-time Recreation Leader - Lifeguard Training Lead, (closes 8/24/25)

Job Title:  Recreation Leader, Part-time Lifeguard Training Lead, (closes 8/24/25)

Open Date:  August 14, 2025

Close Date: August 24, 2025

Salary:  $22.31- $25.83/hour, Part-time, approx. 18-20 hours/week, no insurance benefits

            (flexible schedule is required to include morning, evenings, weekdays, weekends)

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RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION: 

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a part-time Recreation Leader Lifeguard Training Lead at the Kittitas Valley Memorial Pool (KVMP).  This position will lead duties for the KVMP staff training program.        

The Lifeguard Training Lead is a highly visible position requiring an extremely dedicated, responsible, and personable individual.  The person in this position will supervise patrons to prevent drownings, accidents, provide rescue, and emergency care as needed. The person in this position must have thorough knowledge of safety practices in and around swimming pools. Thorough knowledge of lifeguarding techniques, use of equipment, and lifeguard First Aid/CPR/AED certified. Must be able to communicate with patrons and staff in a positive manner

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required. 

     REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Age 18 or older

     REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid


• Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Management certification

• Current ARC Water Safety Instructor or ARC Lifeguard Training Instructor, or ability to obtain within six (6) months

     NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers and computer programs with the ability to learn new programs quickly; working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; some knowledge of accounting principles and practices; some knowledge of recreation programs.


• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.


• Ability to perform cashier duties accurately and provide welcoming customer service; ability to work with others in a professional, courteous manner; ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner; ability to face stressful situations calmly and positively.


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to use basic math skills and perform cashier duties accurately.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position except for Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), EAP, and paid sick leave. Paid sick leave will accrue at a rate of one (1) hour for every paid 40 hours worked.  Employees are eligible to begin using accrued paid sick leave on the ninetieth (90th) calendar day after the commencement of their employment.