Join Our Team

Join our team and we will pay for certifications! If you are willing to commit to six months of employment, we will offer the training for free (up to a $500) value.

Not a great swimmer! We have positions for you to work, and we will work with you to improve your swimming to pass the test!

Interested? Complete a job interest card, and a management staff member will contact you. It is that easy!

Why work with us? Lifeguarding is a great job that fits around your academic and school activities. It is also a great job in college with work-study opportunities.

Other Information

The Des Moines Pool Metropolitan Pool District (District) continually builds a high-quality workforce, fosters a positive work culture, and promotes a learning environment.  Training and certifications are available to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service to our District and surrounding communities.

The District is continually looking for committed individuals to join our team. We have many opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. All current opportunities are listed below. If you don’t see something currently of interest, you can submit an application and cover letter anytime. Your application will be kept on file for one year, and you may be contacted as positions become available.

The District is located in Des Moines, a suburb of Seattle. It is on Puget Sound and has views of the Olympics and Mount Rainier. For more information on Des Moines, click here.

Please specify the position or type of position you are interested in.

To be considered for hire, we require the following:

Please submit it to:

Jared Wold, Aquatics Coordinator
22722 19th Avenue So.
Des Moines, WA 98198
Or email: jared.wold@desmoinespool.org

Below are the positions that are now available. (Note-2025 job descriptions with cost-of-living adjustments added will be posted by mid-December 2024.)

 

Lifeguarding & Other Part-Time Positions

 

Certification and Training Opportunities (Updated 7/09/2024)

The District continually offers Lifeguard and Swim Instructor Certifications. We are building an interest list for potential candidates. If you are interested in signing up for our notification list of upcoming trainings, please email Emmitt Sevores, Lead Head Lifeguard at emmitt.sevores@mtrainierpool.com or call him at (206) 824-4722.

 

  • SWIM INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: Click here to sign up for notifications of next class. We plan on having a training in Early Summer(June) and more future dates to be announced. Exact dates and times for all classes are to be determined. All participants must be able to meet the following physical requirements:
      • Must be 16 years or older at completion of course
        • Front Crawl, Back Crawl, Breaststroke, Elementary Backstroke, Sidestroke – 25 yards
        • Butterfly – 15 yards
        • Back float for 1 minute (floating or sculling)
        • Tread water for 1 minute
  • LIFEGUARD TRAINING: Click here to sign up for notifications of next class. We plan on having a training the week of Highline School District Winter Break and Spring Break (April), Early Summer(June) and Late Summer (August). We may add or cancel a class time depending on interest. Dates for all classes are to be determined, as they are dependent on applicant and instructor availability. All participants must be able to meet the following physical requirements:
Full-Time Positions

 

  • No positions open at this time.
Board Vacancies

 

  • There are no board vacancies at this time.
Public Notice

The Des Moines Metropolitan Park District does not discriminate in its employment practices or in admission to its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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