Job Summary
These positions are temporary part-time seasonal, and will perform as lifeguards to assist in the safety of beach and open water users. Staff will do this by: performing water surveillance during working hours, taking appropriate action in emergency situations, participating in regular training and physical fitness, and utilizing proper safety precautions in all aspects of this job. Staff will be expected to communicate and interact professionally with all beach users, county staff, and any individuals contacted in the course of work. Staff will be stewards of the park and beach and will perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties of splash pad, beach area, and lifeguard office. Staff will be required to understand and implement policies and procedures and operate within the spirit of the Public Works Department’s vision and goals. In addition, staff will perform other duties as required through assigned program.
Season dates are typically mid-June through Labor Day. Training and testing may occur outside of that time period.
Shifts will be available 8-40 hours per week, effort will be made to provide a regular and consecutive schedule but schedule may vary weekly. Typical shifts include but are not limited to Mon – Sunday: 9:30AM-2:30PM, 11:00AM-7:00PM, and 2:30PM-7:30PM. Positions can work a maximum of 1,040 hours in a calendar year. Paid sick leave will accrue at a minimum rate of 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Qualifications
Candidates must:
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.100 ($14.00 - $16.00) per hour
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.