Salary: $15.74 – $28.82 Hourly
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Variable
Job Number: 23-00605
Department: Parks and Community Services
Division: PCS Recreation Entrprse Aquatics
Opening Date: 09/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Come Join the City of Bellevue!
Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the “Hiring Process” section below to learn more.
Job Summary
**Typical hourly rate starts at $17.50 and will go up based on experience and level placed.
The City of Bellevue is currently seeking Lifeguards to work at the Bellevue Aquatic Center. This position offers flexible hours in a fun work environment with the chance to provide a positive impact in many peoples’ lives. The City of Bellevue focuses on a team-oriented approach to providing a safe and enjoyable Aquatic experience.
We are hiring Head Lifeguards, Senior Lifeguards and Lifeguards. This is a variable position with the opportunity to lifeguard and teach swim lessons at the Bellevue Aquatic Center.
Typically starting hourly salary will be $17.50 and will be dependent on experience and position held.
- Lifeguards: $15.74 – $21.72 Hourly
- Senior Lifeguard: $17.55 – $24.22 Hourly
- Head Lifeguard: $20.88 – $28.82 Hourly
Hours will vary: Morning, afternoon, and evenings and weekends. Less than 28 hours per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Head Lifeguard
Responsibilities include providing lifeguard staff supervision, patron surveillance, enforcing facility rules and regulations, administering staff training, taking a lead role in any emergency response situation, and performing general facility maintenance duties.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must have at least 2 years of lifeguarding experience.
- Must have experience supervising lifeguards.
- Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Senior Lifeguard
Responsibilities include providing on-site supervision of lifeguard staff, enforcing facility rules and regulations, providing patron surveillance and emergency response services, assisting in staff training, and performing general facility maintenance duties.
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must have at least 1 year of lifeguarding experience.
- Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
Lifeguard
Responsibilities include providing patron surveillance and emergency response services. The positions may also include providing swim instruction in both a group and private lesson format to various age groups.
- Must be 15 years old.
- Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or take our
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Must be at least 15 years old.
- Lifeguarding experience preferred.
- Must have and maintain current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification by the time of hire.
Not Certified? Take our Lifeguard Training Class: The Bellevue Aquatic Center is offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification course. Program offers certification in lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR for the professional rescuer. Gain skills required to be a lifeguard. Classes will all be blended learning style with the online content sent out one week in advance to be completed before the test portion of the class. The pre-requisite swims will be held the first hour of the first day of each class.
For more information regarding American Red Cross Lifeguard certification please contact Patrick Simmons at Jonathan Guerra at
Other
Physical DemandsThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing. Vision abilities required by this job include the ability to focus for long periods of time.
- The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually high.
- The ability to swim 300 yards without stopping.
- The ability to submerge to a depth of 13 feet.
Definition of a Variable Employee:
- Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
- Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
For further information about the position, please contact Patrick Simmons at Jonathan Guerra at
HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.
- Answer the Questions when requested and can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
- We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage.
- Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
- All positions the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
- Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
- Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver’s license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.
The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
At the City of Bellevue, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You’ll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It’s what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.
Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.
The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.
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Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees have no benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT II) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan, and any other benefits as required by law.
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Do you have current American Red Cross certifications in; Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED?
- Yes
- No
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If yes, where did you receive it and what is the expiration date? If no, will you be able to obtain certifications before beginning work?
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Do you have prior experience working as a lifeguard? If yes, please describe your experience.
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Have you ever supervised staff in an Aquatics environment? If yes, please describe your experience.
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What hours are you available to work?
Required Question