Job Description

Posting number: 9514-25-NCS-Aquatics

Department: Parks and Recreation

Division: Aquatics

Job classification: Recreation Specialist I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Recreation, Parks and Recreation, Parks

Summary

Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have great opportunities for you to support your local Parks & Recreation department.Are you looking for a fulfilling job that allows you to make a positive impact on your community? If so, we have great opportunities for you to support your local Parks & Recreation department.

The City of Reno is currently accepting applications for various Aquatics part-time positions. We have many positions available that cater to different interests and skills. Salaries and hours vary by position and may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Read through the job descriptions and supplemental information below for the details regarding each position. If you are looking to work in a fun atmosphere with great co-workers, the City of Reno will be that place!

Available Positions:

• Water Fitness Instructor ($32.50-$40/hour) (Available year-round)
• Cashier ($13–$16.50/hour) (Available year-round)
• Head Lifeguard ($17.50–$18.25/hour) (Available year-round)
• Lifeguard ($15–$15.75/hour) (Available year-round)
• Senior Lifeguard ($16–$16.75/hour) (Available year-round)
• Swim Instructor ($13–$14.25/hour) (Available year-round)

Positions will remain open until filled. You are encouraged to apply early.

Examples of duties

Water Fitness Instructor:

• Teach Water Fitness and Water Safety courses.

Cashier:

• Collect user fees and payments.
• Use a computer and/or cash register for recording cash transactions.
• Greet customers, answer phones, and provide customer service.

Head Lifeguard:

• Oversee the facility, programs, and staff during assigned hours.
• Monitor water conditions and initiate necessary adjustments.
• Enforce policies, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of patrons and staff.

Lifeguard:

• Guard the pool during facility use and enforce policies, rules and regulations.
• Enter the water to rescue patrons in distress; resuscitate rescued swimmers, administer first aid to injured, call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.

Senior Lifeguard:

• Monitor the facility and staff during weekend and evening hours.
• Guard the pool during facility use and enforce policies, rules and regulations.
• Enter the water to rescue patrons in distress; resuscitate rescued swimmers, administer first aid to injured, call Emergency Medical Services (EMS) on serious accident cases.

Swim Instructor:

• Teach water safety, swimming and diving.

Qualifications

Some positions may have a higher age requirement than 15 and require additional certifications for employment. The minimum qualification requirements for the aquatics positions can be found below.

Aquatics Instructor-Certified:

• Age: 16
• Required Certifications: Water Fitness Certification, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor and /or Instructor Trainer.

Cashier:

• Age: 15

Head Lifeguard:

• Age: 16
• Experience: One year of being a paid lifeguard and one year of paid supervisory experience.
• Required Certifications: Valid Driver's License, Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid

Lifeguard:

• Age: 15
• Required Certifications: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid

Senior Lifeguard:

• Age: 16
• Experience: One year of being a paid lifeguard
• Required Certifications: Lifeguard Training, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid

Swim Instructor:

• Age: 15
• Required Certifications: ARC Level 5 Swimming Skills

Supplemental information

How to apply:

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reno. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk, any locations of Nevada Job Connect, and any local library or educational facility.

If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627. Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at 775-334-2260.

When does this recruitment close?

This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date.

When should I submit my application?

As soon as possible, once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.