Temporary Worker - Lifeguard
Temporary Worker - Lifeguard
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Job Description
Reports To: Aquatics Coordinator
Duty Days: YearRound
Wage/Hour Status:NonExempt $14 / hour (Lifeguard)
Qualifications:
Minimum Age Requirement: 15 years old (Lifeguard)
American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First Aid Certification plus a Professional Rescuer CPR with AED certification.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques
An understanding of facility rules policies and procedures regarding American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Maintain the fitness level at which they were certified through the American Red Cross as a Lifeguard
Lifeguards will be tested periodically over rescue skills fitness level and knowledge in regards to the American Red Cross Lifeguarding program
Must be selfmotivated accountable and dependable for the job task (Head Lifeguards must be able to hold the lifeguards accountable for their tasks.
Must be safety conscious and should have a conviction for any safety concerns
Must wear Katy ISD Lifeguard uniform at all times.
Must work a minimum of 30 hours over a 6 month period to remain as an active employee. (Head Lifeguards must have a minimum of 40 hours as a Katy ISD Lifeguard.
Primary Purpose:
Act as a first responder in the case of an aquatic emergency for any swimming activity and/or event at Katy ISD Natatoriums. Lifeguards should be prepared to make appropriate rescues for any water victim perform CPR for any breathing or cardiac emergency as well as provide minor first aid care. (Head Lifeguards must supervise and work with the lifeguards on duty for any district or nondistrict event.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide lifeguard services for district and/or nondistrict pool activities and events deemed necessary by the Aquatics Coordinator.
- Enforce pool and facility rules policies and procedures.
- Responsible for selfscheduling and attendance of scheduled shifts. (Head Lifeguards must establish a lifeguard rotation schedule report lifeguard attendance and find coverage when a lifeguard is absent.
- Complete records and reports such as shift reports and time sheets during or at the end of each shift. (Head Lifeguards must ensure the lifeguards have completed their paperwork.
- Attend and participate during inservice trainings offered by Katy ISD.
- Monitor lifeguard scans and surveillance techniques and correct if not to standard.
- Check pool chemistry and ensure chemical levels are normal for swimming activities.
- Collaborate with event supervisors and Katy ISD swim coaches to ensure the safety of participants and attendees.
Equipment Used:
Lifesaving equipment such as rescue tube backboard ring buoy CPR mask first aid equipment and AED as well as personal equipment such as a whistle.
Working Conditions:
The position does requires standing and sitting while performing surveillance. Other working conditions include minimum exposure to pool chemicals slippery surfaces and humid conditions.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Employment Type
Part-Time
