1. Actively monitor the activities of WKCAC pool users and patrons. Educate the public and enforce the rules and regulations of the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Ensure that safety hazards are corrected and report all unsafe conditions to appropriate parties.
2. Respond to emergencies by addressing injuries and emergency situations by providing appropriate care within your level of training as a certified lifeguard while adhering to OSHA training and safety standards.
3. Report all incidents of damages or injuries using the appropriate reporting systems accurately and in a timely manner. 
4. Assist in cleaning and maintaining the pool and related facilities and collect lost and found items.
5. Assist in staging the facility for various swim sessions and large-scale events.
6. Provide excellent customer service to all patrons and staff.
7. Teach swimming techniques and water safety.

• Knowledge of lifeguarding techniques and principles including knowledge of first aid and CPR/AED or interested in learning and obtaining required certifications.                 
• Knowledge of swimming lesson techniques and methods or interested in learning.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.

• Customer Focus by building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages conflict byresolving issues with minimal disruption and maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• Action Oriented by taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates by building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Interpersonal Savvy by relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid 
• American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Northwest Lifeguard Preparation Course
• All certifications must be acquired within 3 months of hire.

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

Working Conditions:

• Work Location:King County Aquatic Center, 650 SW Campus Dr., Federal Way, WA 98023
• Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is flexible and can be varied and event dependent. It may require weekends and late evening work as well as split shifts.] This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. 
• Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
• Physical Requirement: 
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50lbs.
• Ability to hear and respond to two-way radio calls in a busy aquatic center environment.
• Maintain a minimum of 20/40 vision. Use of corrective lenses is acceptable. 
• Ability to perform duties involving physical labor such as bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting. 
• Ability to perform strenuous activity. 

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

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