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The City of Spokane is looking for an outstanding, dedicated, and reliable summer staff.  We offer above average wages, flexible schedules, and plenty of opportunity for advancement.  We hire 80-100 aquatic staff members each summer.

 

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009 SUMMER SEASON

To view job descriptions, minimum requirements, and pay rates, click on a job title below.

ALL certifications must be current through August 2009.

 

 

ALL RETURNING STAFF MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AND SEND IT IN ASAP!!

 

Click below for 2009 Summer Employment Application:

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2009 Summer Application

 

 

 

POOL MANAGER  ($10.75/hr)

Responsibilities include supervision of overall operation, including all programs at one of six City aquatic facilities. This includes: Training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating staff; ensuring safety of staff and participants, and ensuring that custodial and maintenance duties are done properly and frequently enough to achieve sanitary and pleasing conditions at the pool facility; seeing that facility and equipment functions properly and are in good repair through staff efforts and work order requests; completing and maintaining daily records and weekly reports, and other paperwork as required; ensuring that the public is handled effectively and with consideration using good public relations skills. This position has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all pool operations are conducted in a safe and healthful manner. The Aquatics supervisor or Assistant Aquatics Supervisor will assign work schedules. Reports to Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

ASST POOL MANAGER ($10.00/hr)

Responsibilities include assisting Pool Manager in supervision of overall operation, including all programs at one of six City aquatic facilities. This includes: Training, assigning, supervising, and evaluating staff; ensuring safety of staff and participants, and ensuring that custodial and maintenance duties are done properly and frequently enough to achieve sanitary and pleasing conditions at the pool facility; seeing that facility and equipment functions properly and are in good repair through staff efforts and work order requests; completing and maintaining daily records and weekly reports, and other paperwork as required; ensuring that the public is handled effectively and with consideration using good public relations skills. This position has ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all pool operations are conducted in a safe and healthful manner. The Pool Manager will assign work schedules. Reports to Pool Manager; Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

HEAD SWIM COACH  ($10.75/hr)
Direct summer swim team for the City of Spokane Summer Swim League. Position runs from mid June to mid August including 4th of July and weekend swim meets. Work schedules will vary between early mornings to mid afternoon and some weekends.. Duties include but are not limited to developing seasonal goals, workouts, hosting swim meets, data entering with HY-TEK™, assisting with maintenance and custodial duties and keeping records and reports. Head Swim Coach may also be asked to fill-in as a Pool Manager when needed, therefore, applicant must posses knowledge of Lifeguarding/Maintenence procedures and pool rules. (See Pool Manager Job Description) Reports directly to Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

SWIM COACH ($9.75/hr)
Assist in the direction summer swim team for the City of Spokane Summer Swim League. Position runs from mid June to mid August including 4th of July and weekend swim meets. Work schedules will vary between early mornings to mid afternoon and some weekends. Duties include but are not limited to developing seasonal goals, workouts, hosting swim meets, data entering with HY-TEK™, assisting with maintenance and custodial duties and keeping records and reports. Reports directly to Head Swim Coach.

 

LIFEGUARD ($9.00/hr)

Responsible for ensuring the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Lifeguards must recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations. Enforce all facility rules and regulations. Inspect facility on a regular basis and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to pool management. Complete records and reports. Participate in regular in-service trainings. Maintain appropriate fitness level. Complete additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Reports to Pool Manager; Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR ($9.75)

Responsibilities include providing quality swimming instruction at various skill levels following and adhering to ARC "Learn to Swim" program; provide proper supervision; assisting with swim lesson registration procedures; completing paperwork for registration and class records in a timely and accurate manner. WSI are responsible for assisting with routine pool maintenance and custodial duties and other tasks as assigned by supervisors. Work schedules will vary. Reports to Pool Manager; Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

AQUATIC AIDE ($8.15/hr)

Aquatic Aide accepts, verifies and receipts funds by counting and recording cash, checks, and credit cards; issue change and receipts for individual and group guests plus process refunds through a computer generated system. Balances cash drawer by comparing register totals with currency, checks and credit card transactions, coupons and voids/refunds. Assists in maintaining operations by following Standard Operating Procedures including keeping equipment and facility operational, clean, and organized. Assist guests by providing information. In addition, Aquatic Aides will assist Lifeguard staff and patrons in using the slide apparatus at various facilities. Reports to Pool Manager; Aquatic Supervisory Staff.

 

 

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MAILED TO:

City of Spokane, Washington

Parks & Recreation Department

ATTN: Aquatics Supervisor

808 W Spokane Fall Blvd

Spokane, WA 99201-3317

 

ALL APPLICATIONS DUE BY:

June 1st, 2009

(Applications will be excepted until positions are filled after June 1st, 2009)

Questions contact:

 

Jack Busch

Assistant Aquatics Director

(509) 363-5416

or

Email Questions

 

09/03/2008