Lifeguard/WSI

Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

The city of Las Vegas Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs department invites applications for Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI). This is an hourly level, part-time position. Scheduled hours for this position are limited to 19 hours or less per week (Shift will vary based on the needs of the programs and facility). Hourly employees are also limited to 1,560 hours of work in any 18 month period. Supervision received is general supervision from higher level supervisory or management staff. Pool locations include Municipal Pool, Pavilion Pool, Doolittle Pool, Garside Pool, Carlos L. Martinez & Darrio J. Hall Pool, and Baker Pool.

Interview process includes a 10-minute swim test and a hiring interview. Physical testing details include a swim/tread event and a skill drill. Each candidate receives only one attempt at each physical test. All physical tests are pass or fail. The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check.

Duties include but not limited to the following: Expected to work in water 4-6 hours a day, teaches swimming courses and possible competitive swimming, synchronized swimming, water polo, and/or diving, safeguards pool and patrons, may set up and/or take down equipment for program and/or special events, maintains order and cleanliness in the pool and adjoining areas.

Minimum requirements include: Minimum 16 years of age, formal and informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance, bilingual skills are desirable, expected to attend and complete all in and out of water mandatory trainings, American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification, Water Safety Instructor Certification (Note: The Shallow Water and Aquatic Attraction Lifeguarding Certification is NOT applicable), and must have reliable transportation.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include: Professionalism, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, Adaptability, Problem Solving, Productive Partnerships, Technical and Safety Expertise.