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LIFEGUARD APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED
Seasonal positions with the Central Klickitat County Park & Rec. District. Hourly salary rate varies by experience starting at $16.83 to $18.01/hour. Benefits include all state and federal mandated benefits including sick leave. 2025 Swim Season will be approximately March 14 – September 15, 2025.
Applicants must be able to obtain American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard certification within a month of being hired (minimum requirement) and the district can provide that training.
The course pre-requisites for the shallow water lifeguard class are:
Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
- Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim fifty yards using the front crawl,
breaststroke, or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are
allowed) - Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs, floating,
or both. - Swim fifty yards using the front crawl, breaststroke, or a combination of both.
Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 50 seconds:
- Starting in the water, swim twenty yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles
are not allowed). - Submerge to a depth of 4 – 7 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
- Return to the surface and walk or swim twenty yards on the back to return to the starting point,
holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. - Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
Practice swimming times will be available starting in late February. Applicants must meet the pre-requisite requirements prior to being hired. Please note, applicants do not necessarily have to start working in March, more importantly they need to be available Mid-June through August 2025 during the busy summer season; but they need to apply now! First review of applications will be February 5, 2025.
The successful candidate(s) will be able to multi-task, work independently and have strong communication skills as well as complete and pass certifications as noted. Position(s) open until filled.
Application: 2025 Lifeguard Application
For more information: Lori Anderson, Pool Manager 509-250-0981 (text), 509-773-0506 (pool)