Parks and Open Space

Work with us this summer!

The aquatics summer season runs from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend with training starting a few weeks beforehand. For details and to apply online, visit the Washoe County Job Opportunities page!  

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Bowers Pool
Bowers Mansion Regional Park

  • Aquatics Facility Manager (FT, $19.25-$20 hourly)
  • Lifeguards & Senior Lifeguards* (FT/PT, $15.50-$17.25 hourly)
  • Recreation Aides (FT/PT, $12.50-$14.25)

 *Lifeguard certification is provided through Washoe County staff upon hiring or can be obtained in advance through another agency such as City of Reno. To become a lifeguard, you need to be at least 15 years old and demonstrate strong swimming skills, including swimming 300 yards continuously, treading water for two minutes using your legs only, passing a timed swim test with retrieving a weighted object, and being able to exit the water without using a ladder or stairs (According to American Red Cross guidelines). 

North Valleys Splash Park

North Valleys Splash Park
North Valleys Regional Park

  • Aquatics Facility Manager (FT, $19.25-$20 hourly)
  • Recreation Aides & Senior Recreation Aides (FT/PT, $12.50-$16)

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Melio Gaspari Splash Park
Lazy 5 Regional Park 

  • Recreation Aides & Senior Recreation Aides (FT/PT, $12.50-$16)

 

Info updated March 2025. For questions, email Denise Evans.

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