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Lifeguards
The Tukwila Pool is currently seeking responsible and energetic swimmers ages 16 years and up to join our staff as Lifeguards. If you don’t have a Lifeguard Certification, ask about our Lifeguard Trainee program which offers the opportunity to be reimbursed for the full cost Lifeguard Certification training (normally $220 for Tukwila residents, $250 for non-residents). Prior to beginning the certification course, candidates must pass a Lifeguard Prerequisite test where they will demonstrate swimming 300 yards (6 laps) continuously, treading water for 2 minutes, and retrieving a weight from the bottom of the pool within 1 minutes and 40 seconds. Click here to register for the Prerequisite Test & for more info on the Lifeguard Certification course. Choose “Lifeguard Certification”.
Upcoming Prerequisite Test dates:
- Monday, December 30th from 3-4pm
Those who pass the prerequisite test will be permitted to register for the Lifeguard Certification Course.
- This position is classified as part-time. Shifts are available in the morning, afternoon and evening. Shifts are between 4-7 hours per day, and 2-5 days per week depending on availability. Typical schedule may include night and weekend shifts. Lifeguards generally work between 8 and 30 hours per week depending on the applicant’s availability. Shifts assignments are considerate of outside commitments whenever possible.
- Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour for new hires with no previous Lifeguarding experience. Swim instruction or early morning (5:00am) shifts include an additional $1.00 per hour premium. Experienced Lifeguards are eligible for a higher pay rate in keeping with the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District pay structure.
- Benefits: Benefits include a family pass to the facility and employee discount on food purchases and WA State Sick Leave.
- Start date: Currently qualified candidates may begin immediately.
- Please review the full position description before applying:
If you have reviewed the position description and are interested, please complete and sign this TPMPD Employment Application and email it to info@tukwilapool.org. You are also welcome to come by the pool and pick up or drop off a paper application. Please call 206-267-2350 if you have any questions. If you are not currently a certified Lifeguard, please register for the Prerequisite Test today!
Swim Instructors:
The Tukwila Pool is currently seeking responsible and energetic swimmers ages 16 years and up to join our staff as Swim Instructors. This position requires the ability to work well with both children and adults. Complete training for this position is provided and those that complete the training may have the opportunity to earn the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification.
Upcoming Water Safety Instructor Certification Course
- Monday. December 30th from 8am-4pm
- Thursday, January 2nd from 8am-5pm
- Friday, January 3rd from 8am-5pm
Click here to register and find more information on the upcoming WSI class
- This position is classified as part-time. Typical schedule may include night and weekend shifts. Swimming Instructors generally work between 8 and 20 hours per week depending on the applicant’s availability.
- Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour for new hires with no previous experience as a Swimming Instructor. Experienced Swimming Instructors are eligible for a higher rate in keeping with the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District pay structure.
- Benefits: Benefits include a family pass to the facility and employee discount on food purchases and WA State Sick Leave.
- Start date: We can begin your training immediately!
- Please review the full position description before applying:
If you have reviewed the position description and are interested, please complete and sign this TPMPD Employment Application and email it to info@tukwilapool.org. You are also welcome to come by the pool and pick up or drop off a paper application. Please call 206-267-2350 if you have any questions.
Water Exercise Instructors:
Water Exercise classes at the Tukwila Pool need fun, energetic people to lead them. Experience not required, training is available.
- This position is classified as part-time, and temporary.
- Rate of Pay: $14.50 per hour for new hires with no previous experience as a Water Exercise Instructor. Experienced Water Exercise Instructors are eligible for a higher rate in keeping with the Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District pay structure.
- Benefits: Benefits include a family pass to the facility and employee discount on food purchases. No other benefits apply.
- Start date: We can begin your training immediately!
- Please review the full position description before applying:
If you are interested, please complete and sign this TPMPD Employment Application and email it to info@tukwilapool.org. You are also welcome to come by the pool and pick up or drop off a paper application. Please call 206-267-2350 if you have any questions.
Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District is an equal opportunity employer
