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Oregon City Human Resource Department
The Human Resources Department works with the City Manager, department directors and employees in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, training, benefits, labor/employee relations and related human resource functions. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and productive workforce that provides quality services to the citizens of Oregon City.
Swim Instructor

This is a non-union position      with no benefits.

Starting at $8.40/hr. or Depending on Experience
City of Oregon City Parks and Recreation
Oregon City Swimming Pool | 1211 Jackson Street | Oregon City | OR | 97045
 
CLOSING DATE: Open Continuous

APPLY:

Please note to apply you must fill out both the application and supplemental questions.  The Supplemental Questions are located at the bottom of this announcement.  Both the application and supplemental questions must be turned in to Oregon City Human Resources located at 320 Warner Milne Road.  Application materials are also available in person at the Oregon City Swimming Pool, 1211 Jackson Street, Oregon City, OR, 97045, between 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday.    Applicants can also call the Oregon City Swimming Pool for any additional questions.  (503) 496-1572.

REQUIREMENTS SWIM INSTRUCTOR and LIFEGUARD:

  • Applicants must be comfortable in the water
  • Be proficient at basic swim skills such as: front crawl and back crawl
  • If applicant is comfortable in the water, TRAINING IS AVAILABLE
  • A basic swim test will be conducted after verbal interview
  • Pass a drug test and background check

JOB DUTIES SWIM INSTRUCTOR and LIFEGUARD:

Applicants will supervise and teach kids how to safely enjoy the water while teaching basic swimming skills. It is suggested that applicants know basic swim skills such as: front crawl and back crawl. 

EMPLOYER COMMENTS:

If Applicants are just interested in teaching swimming or lifeguarding, and have little to no experience, training is available.  Class sizes vary from 6-10 kids.  Pool is American Red Cross, but related certifications are accepted.  We service up to 9000 students a school year, ages varying from 6 to 13 years old.  Applicants must remember the work environment is located at a pool facility, approximately 2-3 hours of the time will be spent in the water teaching swim lessons, minimal cleaning duties.  Water temperature is approximately 86 degrees.

HOURS: 

Daytime hours (6:00 am to 12:00 pm) available Monday through Friday.  Additional hours available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm for our adaptive swim programs.  Evening hours (3:00 pm to 9:30 pm) available Monday through Friday and Saturdays (10:00 am to 8:00 pm).