Lifeguard

Job Description – Lifeguard

DEPARTMENT: SWIMMING POOL #467

FULL TIME: NO - SEASONAL TEMPORARY

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Pool Manager, the lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of the patrons at the City Pool facilities; and performs a variety of tasks related to the area of assignment. Will receive occasional instructions or assistance as new and unusual situations arise; and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the pool operations. The lifeguard must be able to work weekends and holidays during the pool season.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures.

2. Perform life saving techniques when necessary; notify patrons of safety violations, discipline safety violations in a professional manner.

3. Provide information to the public in a courteous manner and always maintain good public relations with the public.

4. Serve as an example to the patrons in dress, conduct, language, personality, and courtesy. Be courteous and tactful.

5. Keeping in mind that “Safety First”, lifeguards must study and know the accident procedure thoroughly.

6. Know how to use whistles to warn swimmers of dangers and violations.

7. Patrol decks and landscaped area, picking up paper and debris when necessary.

8. Patrol restrooms every hour to keep trouble and hazardous situations from arising.

9. Report to the Pool Manager on any repairs that need to be made to the facility or on equipment.

10. Responsible for the general care, operation, and maintenance of the pool, pool equipment as assigned.

11. The business telephone should not be used for personnel conversations or long-distance calls. Discourage your friends and family from calling while on duty.

12. Do not use cell phones while you are in the lifeguard chair or on the pool’s deck/edge watching the swimmers.

13. Maintain alertness and direct complete attention to swimmers while on the stand, avoid social conversations while on duty.

14. Lifeguards should be the only people allowed in the guard chairs. Assume a posture, which is conducive to quick and efficient action.

15. Responsible for keeping rotation on time and in order.

16. All employees are not only subject to the same health and safety rules as patrons, but they should always be an example. Food and drink areas must be kept clean and pool personnel must clean up their own area as well.

17. Responsible for monies collected from patrons and private parties.

18. Monitor and keep a daily log of chemical readings and order chemicals needed for the safe operation of the pool.

19. Prepare and report all incidents and accidents, notify emergency personnel as needed.

20. Make sure the pool area (which includes vacuum pool, scrub sides, floor, bathroom and all other areas of the pool) are cleaned daily before the pool opens and the pool closes.

21. Any other assigned duties.

Required skills, knowledge and abilities:

1. Ability to be polite and courteous to people.

2. Ability to communicate verbally and through writing.

3. Ability to count money.

4. Ability to attend and pass any necessary educational courses.

5. Ability to maintain records.

6. Ability to enforce rules, including the removal of patrons that do not abide by rules.

Working Conditions:

1. Requires working in outside weather conditions during the summer months.

Education:

1. Current attendance working towards completion of high school or the equivalent.

2. Valid Texas Driver’s License and a good driving record.

3. Ability to obtain, and maintain, a valid CPR, and First Aid Certificate and American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.

All new lifeguards must be Lifeguard Certified prior to starting work.

Experience:

1. Prefer two years of increasingly responsible experience in water safety. The ability to obtain appropriate training in proper pool maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

1. Frequently stand, walk, and kneel during the shift.

2. Occasionally bend during the shift.

3. Frequently lift to 25 pounds and occasionally lift to 50 pounds.

4. Frequently carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds.

5. Push and pull objects to clean the pool.

6. Occasionally flex the upper trunk forward at the waist and partially flex at the knees.

7. Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing.

8. Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $10.00 - $10.25 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Levelland, TX 79336 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $10