Lifeguard
Coordinates and performs a variety of lifeguard duties on behalf of the City's Parks and Recreation Department; supervises and provides for the safety of swimmers; prepares accident and incident reports; assists in cleaning and maintaining pool facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
Examples Of Duties
- Serves as Lifeguard; supervises and monitors the activities of swimmers.
- Identifies and addresses unsafe swimming practices/behavior by patrons.
- Explains and enforces facility rules and regulations.
- Responds to emergency situations; administers First Aid and/or CPR as required.
- Prepares and submits accident and incident reports.
- Participates in cleaning and maintaining swimming pool facilities.
- Documents and performs chemical testing.
- Cleans and sanitizes pool area and locker/restrooms.
- Assists in ensuring pool facilities are safely and properly maintained for use by the public.
- Participates in opening and closing pool area.
- Provides staff support to other recreation personnel as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements
No experience is required as this is an entry-level position. Lifeguard Training and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications issued by the American Red Cross are required. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Work is performed in and around municipal swimming pool facilities.
- Subject to swimming, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
- Exposure to water, pool chemicals, cleaning agents, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids is involved.
- Exposure to UV light/rays at outdoor swimming pools is involved.
Full Time - Lifeguard in longview at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.