WORK AT THE POOL THIS SUMMER!

Are you are looking for a great job with flexible hours where you can really make a difference? This may be the opportunity for you!

2023 Seasonal Positions @ Avon Aquatic Facility

AVON POOL JOB POSTINGS & APPLICATION

* All applications must be submitted ELECTRONICALLY ONLY *

APPLY HERE

LIFEGUARD

Red Cross Lifeguard certification required. Applications also accepted from those enrolling in a lifeguarding class. Provide a safe, clean and customer friendly aquatic facility. Responsible for preventing and responding to emergencies, accident, and injuries. Understand and enforce facility rules, maintain skills through in-service training & certification renewal. Provide information and assistance to customers, perform cleaning and equipment set up/take down duties.

Minimum age 15. Starting Wage: $13.13

Lifeguard Classes available at local YMCA’s and Recreation Centers

The Pool manager will interview prospective guards prior to obtaining certification. Final hiring is contingent on successful completion of a course. APPLY NOW

POOL TECHNICIAN/SLIDE ATTENDANT

Keeps pool area, buildings and grounds clean; Performs custodial duties including cleaning restrooms, pool equipment, pool gutters, decks etc. Vacuums pool, removes litter and trash, assists in the set-up and clean-up of activities.

**May also monitor safe use of slides. Dispatches individuals, checks height restrictions, enforces rules.

Starting Wage: $11.62/hr. Minimum Age 15.

**Slide attendant must be a minimum age of 16.

OTHER SEASONAL AQUATIC FACILITY OPENINGS:

Pool Supervisor (age 18+ yrs)
Starting Wage: $15/hr. higher rates with experience.

Pool Cashier Supervisor (age 21+ yrs)
Starting Wage: $14/hr. higher rate with experience

Pool Cashier (age 17+ yrs)
Starting Wage: $11.62/hr.

QUESTIONS:
Avon Parks & Recreation Dept.: (440) 937-6106 parksinfo@cityofavon.com

LIFEGUARD COURSES & PREREQUISITES

The American Red Cross lifeguard training and certification are imperative to the process of getting hired on as an official Red Cross lifeguard. Our detailed training includes both testing of hands-on skills as well as comprehension on written tests. The certification, which includes First Aid, CPR and AED training, is valid for two years upon completion and is accepted nationwide. The American Red Cross is the most respected source for training and certification of this kind.

Blended learning portion needs to be completed by TBD.

Prerequisites for Lifeguard Training include:

Students must be at least 15 years old by the last day of class
Students must pass a pre-course swimming skills test prior to taking lifeguarding courses
300 Yard swim (Breaststroke or Freestyle)
Swim 20 yards and Recover 10 pound weight from 7 – 10 feet of water and return to start in under 1 minute and 40 seconds
Tread water (legs only) for 2 minutes

Red Cross Upcoming Lifeguard Certification Programs
Local Offerings (*Blended Learning)

Visit the American Red Cross website at https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class to find a class and register.

NOTE: Locations offering classes in February, March and/or April include French Creek YMCA, Lakewood Recreation, Westlake Recreation Center, Seven Hills Recreation, Rocky River Recreation Center, and Strongsville Recreation.