Walnut Creek Aquatics is now hiring for Spring & Summer 2011
We are actively seeking Lifeguards and/or Swim Instructors (15 yrs+) and support staff. We accept American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certificates or Ellis & Associates International Lifeguarding Certificates. Desirable candidates must enjoy the water, outdoors, children, and have a current lifeguarding certificate. For more information please call 943-5856. For an application visit our web site at www.walnutcreekrec.org or come to Clarke Swim Center in Heather Farm Park. We will accept applications until all 35+ positions are filled.
The City of Walnut Creek is proud to have two municipal swimming facilities:
Clarke Memorial Swim Center
1750 Heather Drive (in Heather Farm Park)
Larkey Swim Center
2771 Buena Vista Avenue (in Larkey park)
If you enjoy working outdoors, with kids and teens, or would like to teach swimming skills, we’re the place for you! We are seeking team oriented people to work for one of the most prestigious pools in the Bay Area. We would like to offer everyone the opportunity to become a Lifeguard or Water Safety Instructor.
Requirements: Applicants do not need prior job experience but aquatics experience is desirable. Applicants should display a good work ethic, sense of teamwork, and a willingness to help strengthen our community through the exciting field of aquatics.
Acceptable Lifeguard Certificates include:
American Red Cross Lifeguard Training - CPR-FPR & AED
or
Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Certificate
Summer Program: June - Labor Day
Staff Training: June 13-17
LIFEGUARD / SWIM INSTRUCTOR
15 years and older
$9.00 – $13 /hr. + swim instructor incentives
Responsibilities:
- Provide safety for our patrons.
- Enforce pool rules and regulations.
- Respond as trained to emergencies
- Instruct swim classes for all ages.
- Supervise aquatic related activities.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Maintenance and cleaning duties
- Other related duties as assigned.
Lifeguard Readiness Requirements:
We hire on the provision that you possess or have the ability to obtain a current lifeguard certification prior to the first day of staff training. Swim 300 yards using freestyle & breast stroke, tread water for 2 minutes, retrieve 10lbs brick from bottom of diving well.
Demonstrate all water rescue skills.
CPR-FPR, AED & 1st Aid
For more information, please contact:
Chris Rhoades, Aquatics Coordinator, (925) 943-5899 x2434
Karen Heaston-Martin, Aquatics Coordinator, (925) 943-5899 x2438.
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recreation@walnut-creek.org
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