2024 Spring & Summer Aquatics Support Staff - Age 16+ - Open Continuous

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2024 Spring & Summer Aquatics Support Staff - Age 16+ - Open Continuous

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Multiple Locations, OR

Job Type

Casual

Job Number

2024-00014

Bureau

Portland Parks & Recreation

Opening Date

01/02/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

The Position

Work the water!

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is looking to fill Aquatics Support staff positions!

Job Appointment: Casual

Work Schedule: Will vary. Employees will work with their supervisor to organize schedule.

Work Location: Various locations across Portland, OR

Benefits: This position is not eligible for benefits.

Union Representation: Dual Certified ( Lifeguard and Swim Instructor ) positions are represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. To view, please go to the Labor agreements webpage (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) and click on the appropriate link.

Application Materials: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions .

Available Positions:

LIFEGUARD (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/39780#lifeguard) - This position requires Star G uard Lifeguard Certification

• Lifeguard Only Starting Wage: $18.50/hour

  SWIM INSTRUCTOR (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/39780#instructor) – This position requires Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructor Certification

• Swim Instructor Only Starting Wage: $18.50/hour

  WATER FITNESS INSTRUCTOR (https://www.portland.gov/parks/recreation/aquatics-employment#toc-water-fitness-certification) - R equires Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructor Certification and/or a National Water Fitness Instructor Certification

• Water Fitness Instructor Starting Wage: $18.50/hour

  LIFEGUARD & SWIM INSTRUCTOR (DUAL CERTIFIED)

• Starting Wage: 20.90/hourly

• This position is represented by Labors' (LiUNA) Local 483 - Recreation. To view, please go to the Labor agreements webpage (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) and click on the appropriate link.

  What you'll get to do:

  Portland Parks & Recreation is looking for team-oriented, enthusiastic, and qualified staff to operate our 3 year-round indoor and 7 summer outdoor swimming pools. This is a great opportunity to learn leadership skills and help others stay safe and enjoy being in the pool.

  All staff are expected to convey good public relations and follow established policies and procedures for a safe, fun, and efficient operation of the City Pools. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. Hours may vary and are based on program needs and job classification.

  About the Bureau:

  Portland Parks & Recreation

  The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 650,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. P ortland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

  Have a question?

  Contact Information:

  Vanessa Valdez

  Recruiter

  vanessa.valdez@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:

Applicants must have a current OR be in the process of obtaining at least one of the following certifications:

• Star G uard Lifeguard Certification

• Portland Parks & Recreation Swim Instructor Certification

• Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructor Certification and/or AEA/Equivalent certification.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between January 2, 2024 – June 30, 2024

Required Application Materials:

• Responses to Supplemental Questions

  Optional Application Materials:

• Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)

  Do not attach any additional documents. Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment. All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.

  Do not attach materials not requested . E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

  Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Weekly

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their supplemental questions.

• Your responses to supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

  Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: An eligible list will be created weekly

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

  Step 4: Selection (Interview): Ongoing

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

  Step 5: Offer of Employment: As needed

  Step 6: Start Date:

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

  *Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

• Veteran Preference

• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

• Work Status

• Equal Employment Opportunity

  An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

  This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Health & Financial Benefits Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental) (https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/67562)

Casual employees can become eligible for health benefits (medical, dental & vision) through Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer provisions if they meet the necessary paid hours requirement, as determined by the Health & Financial Benefits Office.

Retirement (http://www.oregon.gov/PERS/)

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

The City currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.

Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)

Sick Leave (http://www.portlandoregon.gov/citycode/article/12414)

Casual employees accrue sick leave as outlined in the City of Portland protected sick time law.

Family Medical Leave (http://www.portlandonline.com/omf/index.cfm?c=27799&a=12415)

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

01

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.

A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.

All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the "To Qualify" section are required for this position. Please provide unique responses for each question that specifically address the qualification(s). Answering "No", "See resume", or entering "N/A" in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.

If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all of the information listed above?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

  03

  The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)

• My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.

• You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

  04

  Have you ever been an employee with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) before?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered "Yes" to Question 4, please enter your Personnel Number.

  06

  Are you applying for the Lifeguard (Only) position?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Are you applying for the Swim Instructor (Only) position?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Are you applying for the Water Fitness Instructor position?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you applying for the Lifeguard and Swim Instructor (Combination) position?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Do you hold a valid StarGuard Lifeguard Certification?

• Yes

• No

• N/A: Not applying to be a Lifeguard.

  11

  Do you hold a valid Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Swim Instructor Certification?

• Yes

• No

• N/A: Not applying to be a Swim Instructor.

  12

  If applying for a Swim Instructor position, please select your level of certification.

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

• N/A: I don't currently hold a PP&R Swim Instructor Certification.

  13

  Do you hold a valid Portland Parks & Recreation Water Fitness Instructor Certification and/or a National Water Fitness Instructor Certification?

• Yes

• No

• N/A: Not applying to be a Water Fitness Instructor.

  14

  If you answered "No" to the above questions, are you willing to obtain the required certifications for the positions you are applying?

• Yes

• No

  15

  Please list any additional valid certifications you hold which are relevant to the position(s) to which you are applying.

  16

  What season are you applying for? Please select all that apply. If you select "Fall/Winter/Spring", please answer Question 17. If you select "Summer", please answer Question 18.

• Fall/Winter/Spring

• Summer

  17

  If applying for Fall/Winter/Spring, please rank the pools below, from 1 through 3, with 1 being your first choice.

• East Portland Community Center Pool - 740 SE 106th Ave.

• Matt Dishman Community Center Pool - 77 NE Knott St.

• Southwest Community Center Pool - 6820 SW 45th Ave

IMPORTANT - Please understand that you are not guaranteed your choice in pool placement. Placement is determined by current staffing levels and need citywide.

18

If applying for Summer, please rank the pools below, from 1 through 10, with 1 being your first choice.

• Creston Outdoor Pool - 4454 SE Powell Blvd

• East Portland Community Center Indoor Pool - 740 SE 106th Ave.

• Grant Outdoor Pool - 2300 NE 33rd Ave.

• Ida B. Wells Outdoor Pool – 1151 SW Vermont St (Formerly Wilson Outdoor Pool)

• Matt Dishman Community Center Indoor Pool - 77 NE Knott St.

• Montavilla Outdoor Pool - 8219 NE Glisan St.

• Peninsula Outdoor Pool - 700 N Rosa Parks Way

• Pier Outdoor Pool - 9341 N St. Johns Ave.

• Sellwood Outdoor Pool - 7951 SE 7th Ave.

• Southwest Community Center Indoor Pool - 6820 SW 45th Ave.

IMPORTANT - Please understand that you are not guaranteed your choice in pool placement. Placement is determined by current staffing levels and need citywide.

19

What date can you start working?

20

Please list any vacations and/or extended periods of time that you will not be available.

21

If you speak, read or write in any language other than English, please indicate (include whether you read, speak or write). *If not, please put N/A.

22

Please write your pronouns (Optional).

23

I agree to have CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS, as they relate to my Aquatic position, valid through my term of employment at PP&R. I will attend mandatory staff meetings, orientation, and in-services through my term of employment at PP&R.

• Agree

• Disagree

  24

  I understand that if hired by the Portland Parks & Recreation Aquatics, I will work on a part-time basis, (no more than 1600 hours per calendar year.)

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Portland

Address

1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204

Website

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

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