An American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required for this position. Must be 15 years old on or before the last day of class. If you have not yet signed up for a class, visit one of the links below to see classes available in our area.
*Please note, you will need to submit a copy of your current certificate or proof of enrollment in a course to be considered for an interview*
Pacific Clinic: COURSES | Pacific Clinic
CBRC: Lifeguard Training - CBRC Health & Fitness
YMCA of Walla Walla: AQUATICS | Walla Walla YMCA
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification - Lifeguarding or Swim Team Coach only.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification - Swim Instructor only.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
No experience or formal education required other than certifications listed under Special Requirements.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Previous public pool experience, preferably with the City of Richland.
Previous Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/ Swim Team Coach experience.
CORE VALUES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides customer service, answers questions, greets customers; helps with opening, closing, programs, and events; communicates issues/concerns with supervisor or Aquatics Pool Manager as they arise.
Assists staff to maintain order during events, activities, and programs and ensures the safety of participants.
Ensures and enforces program, facility and department/division rules.
Performs pool maintenance, including but not limited to routine daily cleaning of locker areas, decks, and other facility areas.
Assists in putting out or taking down equipment and pool covers.
Performs and/or supports emergency procedures.
Performs lifeguard duties and/or coaches/instructs/assists with swim lessons and swim team programs.
Rescues swimmers in danger and performs situational appropriate emergency procedures.
Provides First Aid.
Maintains swim class records and submits appropriate paperwork.
Assists with special events at the pool.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
Knowledge of:
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes and regulations related to assigned activities.
Basic record-keeping principles, procedures and techniques.
Skills and Abilities to:
Assist with a variety of recreational activities for the division.
Learn, read, and apply laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to the public.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise and understandable manner to intended audiences.
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including personal computer equipment using standard or customized software application programs appropriate to assigned tasks.
Use tact, initiative, prudence and judgment within general policy, procedural and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Provide continuous effort to improve operations and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
COMPETENCIES
Foundational
Use Technical/Functional Expertise : Displays an appropriate depth of knowledge and skills as required for the position and commensurate with the time in
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Department:
Parks & Public Facilities
Division:
Recreation
Target hiring range: $17.13-$18.63/hr. (DOQ)
Now hiring for the 2026 pool season!
*Interviews are expected to begin in late February and continue through late April.*
The 2026 pool season is fast approaching which is an exciting time for the City of Richland. The City's Park and Recreation division is looking for well-qualified candidates to fill our Aquatics Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor/Swim Team Coach positions for the 2026 season.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Aquatics Lifeguard/Swim Instructor/Swim Team Coach positions perform support work for a variety of recreation activities, programs, events, and facility needs, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under close to moderate supervision of the Parks and Recreation Coordinator or designee (supervisor).
Cirichlandwa · George Prout Pool