Parks and Recreation Seasonal -Aquatics Division

Overview

The City of Reno is currently accepting applications for various Aquatics part-time positions. 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!

• Aquatics Instructor-Certified ($18.75–$37/hour) (Available year-round)
• Cashier ($13–$16.50/hour) (Available year-round)
• Head Lifeguard ($17.50–$18.25/hour) (Available year-round)
• Lifeguard ($15.50–$15.75/hour) (Available year-round)
• Senior Lifeguard ($16–$16.50/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.

• Teach Water Fitness and Water Safety courses.

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

• 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.

• 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 EMS on serious accident cases.

• 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 EMS on serious accident cases.

• Teach water safety, swimming and diving.

Some positions may have a higher age requirement than 15 and require additional certifications for employment. The minimum qualification requirements for the aquatics positions are listed 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 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 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.

Submit your application and supplemental questionnaire online o.gov/jobs. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include City Hall, Nevada Job Connect locations, and local libraries or educational facilities. If you are having difficulty logging into your  profile, please call the applicant support line at . Questions about the information on this announcement should be directed to Parks and Recreation at .

This recruitment is continuous, meaning we will continue to take applications and will not have a closing date. As soon as possible, once we receive your application we will contact you about the next steps of the process.