Recreation Center Lifeguard

POSITION TITLE: Recreation Center Lifeguard

DEPARTMENT: Recreation

RATE CLASS: Hourly Employee

REPORTS TO: Recreation Supervisor Pool Monitor

SHIFT: Monday Saturday: Hours Vary and may include weekends and evenings for pool rented events

EDUCATION: At least 15 years of age. American Red Cross Lifeguard and American Red Cross CPR/AED for Lifeguards.

SPECIAL SKILLS: An ability to facilitate positive community relations is required.

DUTIES & RESPOSIBILITIES:

• Remain watchful and alert while on the lifeguard stand be in good posture have equipment ready for emergency and appear and be professional.
• Prevent accidents in the water on the immediate deck and in the rest rooms.
• Rescue and give emergency care to victims when needed.
• Enforce all Pool Rules and Regulations. (This includes employees having to follow safety rules)
• Maintain a clean and sanitary facility; help with the maintenance of the building dressing areas concession stand etc.
• Maintain lifeguard equipment and lifesaving equipment in good condition and ready to use at all times. Report to Supervisor of any broken or unsafe equipment. (DO NOT USE UNSAFE EQUIPMENT)
• Attend all training sessions and guard meetings. You must attend all training sessions to complete your training with the City and be employed.
• Be tactful and use good public relations techniques. Treat all guests and members in a friendly and respectful manner. Do not argue with any of the patrons. Your job is to secure the safety of the public while they are visiting our facility. Refer any problems to a Supervisor while on duty you are not able to leave your post.
• Inspect pool and the ground area daily. Report any problems to the Pool Monitor and Supervisor.
• Report to work when scheduled and be prepared to go on duty. Always bring uniform to work; bathing suit T-shirt sunscreen eyewear sun visor and whistle. There will be no excuse for not being in uniform.
• Responsible for cleaning the pool pool office and facility.
• Must be on stand at the beginning of shift even if there is no one in the pool
• Stand Guards will rotate every 20 minutes. Rotating guard will have a 10-min break and will spend 10 min. walking the pool and checking the bathrooms.
• After all guests have cleared pool area and the facility is clean you will be required to walk the pool scanning the bottom before leaving.
• Working the pool parties will be on a volunteer basis if we cannot get volunteers you will be scheduled.
• Lifeguards must be capable of following supervisors instructions.

OTHER DUTIES: This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Lifeguard Position and is not intended to be all-inclusive. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by their supervisor; furthermore working hours may be extended in times of necessity.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical: Maintain a valid Texas drivers license or possess the ability to obtain one within 90-days of hire and be able to travel. Must be able to lift a minimum of 45 lbs. Must also be able to sit stand type and/or write for extended periods of time.

Mental: Must maintain the ability to work well with others as well as the general public in a variety of situations. Must be able to multi-task work under time constraints problem solve and prioritize. Must also be able to maintain confidentiality and resolve conflicts. This position requires the ability to make independent and sound judgments.

All municipal employees will be expected to show and maintain a high level of initiative enthusiasm and motivation towards the improvement of ALL aspects of the Freeport community. Employees will also be expected to be available for work to report to work in a dependable and timely fashion and to be physically and mentally fit to do their assigned work.

• Must pass a drug analysis test physical exam and successfully complete a background check.