Aquatics Employment & Training

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Applying for a Job

To apply for jobs at an indoor pools, call or visit the pool. To apply for jobs at a beach or outdoor pool, call (206) 684-4078.

• Lifeguard
• Teach Swimming
• Exciting Opportunity
• Great Responsibility
• Challenging Job
• Public Safety
• Great Pay

Other aquatic jobs are Swimming Pool Cashiers and Recreation Attendants for Wading Pools.

HOW TO GET STARTED

1. Must be at least *15 years old prior to the first class, able to swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating crawl and breast stroke, able to retrieve a 10 pound object from a minimum depth of 7 feet within the specified time limit.
2. Sign up for Lifeguard Training
3. Sign up for Northwest Lifeguard Test
4. Download Application Packet
5. Send a cover letter and resume and/or aquatic application to parksaquatics@seattle.gov or mail to:

   Seattle Parks and Recreation
   Aquatics Section at Westbridge
   4209 W. Marginal Way SW
   Seattle, WA 98109-4330

   Or contact the Aquatic Center Coordinator at any of the Seattle Parks and Recreation indoor swim pools.

PAY INFORMATION

Lifeguard Pay First Step: $14.43

All temporary employees are paid a percentage of their salary as premium pay in addition to their regular hourly rate. Premium pay is in lieu of base level of vacation and all other fringe benefits. 
** $14.43 + 5% premium pay is $15.15 (2011 pay rates)

* Must be 16 years old to work for Seattle Parks and Recreation

REQUIREMENT

Required qualifications

1. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
2. American Red Cross Community First Aid
3. American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer
4. Northwest Lifeguard Test
5. 16 years old

Desired qualifications

1. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
2. Lifeguard Training Instructor (LGI) Certification

Required once you are offered a job

1. Pass Background check
2. Pass Physical provided by City of Seattle

Please email your cover letter and resume to: parksaquatics@seattle.gov or for more information call (206) 684-4078.

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