Employment | Garden Hills Pool

Garden Hills Pool is now hiring Lifeguards for the Summer 2024 Season!

Due to the overwhelming influx of POOL RAT applications we have already received, we are no longer accepting Interest Forms! If openings should occur over the course of the summer, the Pool Board will be in contact with applicants on the wait list (those who submitted Interest Forms on or after 2/14/24.)

We are excited to partner again with Dynamo Pool Management, our pool operator and staffing director! This partnership brings not only stream-lined hiring and scheduling for our staff, but also a team of expert pool technicians to keep our mechanical systems purring, and water safety instructors to perform on-going training workshops with our guards.

The Garden Hills Pool Board is seeking candidates who are ready and willing to learn, have great communication skills, show initiative, and can work well in a team environment.

Interested applicants should review the job descriptions below and submit the relevant Interest Form as the initial point of contact. Once the Interest Form is received, candidates will be contacted with information about interviews and next steps.

If you are 15 years old and interested in lifeguard training, Dynamo is offering spring classes! If you have questions about Dynamo classes, please contact Michelle Cotter michelle@dynamopm.com.

If you further questions about hiring, please contact Kirsten Neufeld on the Pool Board at execdir@gardenhillspool.com.

Descriptions of Positions

♦ Pool Rat (No longer hiring Pool Rats for 2024)

Pool Rat is an excellent first job for those who wish to get experience in the work force. Candidates must be at least 14 years old, and able to work a minimum of four weeks during the summer (Mid-May through Mid-September).

Pool Rat Staff may seek Lifeguard certification at the age of 15, and move into a Lifeguard role mid-summer if approved by Management.

Hired Pool Rats in good standing who wish to return as a Pool Rat for a second or even a third summer are welcome! We realize that Lifeguarding is not for everyone, and we value the continuity and expertise that returning staff brings.

Listed below are a few of the many duties and tasks that you will be expected to complete as a Pool Rat:

Maintain control of entrance, engaging with patrons in a professional manner
Collect daily admissions and subscription fees and forms
Maintain a proper sign-in log
Learn prices and functions of the concessions platform
Follow cleaning and sanitation procedures to maintain the concession stand according to safety and health standards
Follow safety guidelines in handling concessions and hot food
Learn how to operate the grill
Keep the bathrooms tidy, sanitized and well-stocked throughout the day
Carry out various chores on the pool deck (i.e. sweeping and emptying trash cans)

POOL RAT INTEREST FORM (this link is no longer active)

♦ Lifeguard

Full/Part-time Lifeguard Candidates must: Be 15 years old; obtain Lifeguard & CPR/First Aid Certifications; be able to work a minimum of five weeks during the summer (Mid-May through Mid-September)

Listed below are a few of the many duties and tasks that we expect our Lifeguards to complete:

Prepare pool facility for opening
Maintain facility safety at all times and instruct patrons on safe behavior
Administer First Aid/CPR when needed
Attend mandatory, periodic lifeguarding skill review sessions
Perform swim tests for our annual camp visitors
Help maintain pool grounds

LIFEGUARD INTEREST FORM

Once you have submitted a Lifeguard Interest Form, you will be contacted by Michelle Cotter michelle@dynamopm.com or Tina Ulett tina@dynamopm.com with Dynamo Pool Management to set up an interview. Interviews for Lifeguard positions will continue throughout the summer.

♦ Swim/Dive Coach

If you are interested in working with the Cool Sharks swim or dive teams, please see the Cool Sharks Team employment page.