This is a great opportunity for an experienced aquatics professional who is ready to lead others, support staff development, and help deliver programs that make a meaningful difference in the community. We are looking for someone who brings confidence, sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to safety, service, and team success.

If you are ready to take the next step in your aquatics career and help shape a positive experience for both staff and guests, we would be excited to hear from you!  Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; and
• Minimum of two seasons of lifeguarding experience in a formal recreation setting. A season is defined as at least 12 weeks of experience.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible aquatics program and/or lifeguard experience, including lead worker, training, mentoring, or supervisory responsibilities.
• A bachelor’s degree in recreation management, leisure services, education, business management, or other specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for one (1) year of aquatics program experience, but may not substitute for required leadership, or supervisory experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

  * Current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification

  * Swim lesson instruction experience 

  * Lifeguard Instructor (LGI) certification 

  * Aquatic Facility Operator/Certified Pool Operator (AFO/CPO)

Available Schedule: 

• Five 8-hour shifts per week, generally Monday - Friday, with rotating weekend shifts as scheduled.

This position is part of the Non-Represented employee group. 

Learn more about our benefits HERE.  

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7