Jobs

The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department is looking for qualified individuals to become a part of our award winning Aquatic Team!

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Lifeguards

• Pay starts at $7.25 per hour.
• Applicants must be at least 15 years of age
• Applicants must have current International Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training Program license.

Swim Instructors

• Pay starts at $7.25 per hour.
• Applicants must be at least 15 years of age
• Applicants must have current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.

Aquatic Facilities

• ARC (Activity and Recreation Center)
• Douglass Family Aquatic Center
• Hickman Pool
• Lake of the Woods Pool
• Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center
• Pirates' Landing at Twin Lakes Recreation Area

International Lifeguard Training ILTP

International Pool and Waterpark Lifeguard Training
The Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Training course is designed for responsible individuals to prepare for one of the most challenging jobs ever. Lifeguarding carries the responsibility to guard, protect, and save human lives. Training will consist of shallow water, pool, and special facilities lifeguarding. Individuals will learn how to anticipate, recognize, and manage incidents in a professional manner while protecting themselves. You will also learn how to prevent accidents, submersion events, perform rescues, and give emergency care. This course includes the necessary CPR and first aid training to completely license you as a lifeguard. Participants must be at least 15 years old.

CLASS #	DAY	DATE	TIME	PLACE	AGE	PRICE
201200-02	Mon-Thurs	Mar 26-29	9am-4pm	ARC	15+	$165
201200-03	Sat/Sun	Apr 14, 15, 21, 22	9am-4pm	Hickman	15+	$165
201200-04	Sat/Sun	May 12, 13, 19, 20	9am-4pm	Hickman	15+	$165
201200-05	Mon-Thu	Jun 4-7	9am-4pm	Hickman	15+	$165

International Lifeguard Re-License

The recertification course is offered to those currently certified in Ellis lifeguard training and CPR who need to be recertified. The Ellis lifeguard training and CPR certification is good for one year. Training wil consist of a review of the class materials, a final skills test, and a final written test.
*The day of the class you will need to bring your certification card.

CLASS #	DAY	DATE	TIME	PLACE	AGE	PRICE
201201-02	Sun	Mar 18	8am-12pm	ARC	15+	$75
			12:30-5:30pm	Hickman
201201-03	Sat	Apr 14	8am-12pm	ARC	15+	$75
			12:30-5:30pm	Hickman
201201-04	Sat	May 12	8am-12pm	ARC	15+	$75
			12:30-5:30pm	Hickman

 

 

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