What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard - Activity Center (Part time) position at City of San Marcos, Texas?
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
Performs lifeguard duties at the City's Activity Center Natatorium; provides customer service and assistance to patrons; participates in maintaining pool facilities; prepares departmental records and logs; and performs other related duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Serves as lifeguard and monitors the safety of aquatic facility patrons (occasional required to work the outdoor pool):
- Participates in enforcing safety policies and procedures.
- Observes for signs of distressed swimmers, unsafe pool/deck conditions, and/or inclement weather.
- Initiates rescues; administers First Aid, CPR, AED, and/or other care to distressed swimmers.
- Performs safety checks before, during, and after assigned shifts.
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Accommodates swimmers and pool activities:
- Arranges open swim lanes; removes lane ropes.
- Provides swimming equipment; operates chair lift.
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Participates in maintaining aquatic facilities:
- Cleans pool and deck area, checks cleanliness of rest rooms.
- Vacuums, sweeps, removes trash, and performs other janitorial duties
- Tests, monitors, and documents water temperature, water quality, and chemical levels; adds/changes chemicals as appropriate.
- Backwashes pool system.
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Miscellaneous:
- Documents daily pool activities and number of customers per hour.
- Assists with swimming lessons as required.
- Maintains required certifications through policy updates and in-service training.
DECISION MAKING
- This position works under general supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Previous lifeguard experience is desirable.
- Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Must be able to read and comprehend regulations, municipal codes, handbooks, and manuals; must be able to review/prepare facility records, logs, and documentation.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, patrons, and the general public.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 150 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision and hearing constantly; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing and talking occasionally; fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending and twisting rarely.
Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, wet surfaces, water, pool maintenance equipment, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.
Safety Sensitive Position.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
View our Benefits Guide.
BENEFITS
Retirement
- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) – Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
