Multiple seasonal positions available with the Parks and Recreation Department, Community Services Division located at Gregg Klice Community Center (GKCC), 1600 E 17th Terrace, Southeast Community Center (SECC) located at 4201 E 63rd Street, and Tony Aguirre Community Center (TACC) located at 2050 W Pennway St.
Salary Range: $16.12-$24.58/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours:
GKCC: Saturday-Sunday, hours vary.
SECC: Saturday-Sunday, hours vary.
TACC: Saturday-Sunday, hours vary.
Application Deadline Date: June 3, 2024
Responsibilities
- Rescues swimmers who are tired or having difficulties.
- Applies artificial respiration or Cardio- Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), if necessary.
- Administers first aid to cuts and other injuries suffered by swimmers.
- Conducts and monitors aquatics activities.
- Learns to perform tasks in accordance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Teaches or assists in teaching swimming and life saving techniques.
- Officiates at water contests and exhibitions.
- Opens, secures, and cleans program areas before and after program use.
- Prepares program areas for scheduled activities and events.
- Observes and enforces all rules and regulations of the facility.
- Educates and informs patrons of the rules and regulations of the facility. Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
- Responds quickly to all emergencies.
- Communicates with the lifeguard team and facility staff.
- Makes routine chlorine tests of the swimming pool water.
- Attends monthly in-service training sessions.
- Completes all appropriate daily paperwork and trainings during shift
- Inspects program areas and equipment and recommends maintenance and repair as needed.
- Issues, receives, and controls the use of recreational equipment and supplies.
- Monitors equipment inventories and recommends procurement of items as needed.
- Assists with special events as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MUST be at least 16 years of age and have of a current lifeguard certificate or shallow water lifeguarding certificate as issued by the American Red Cross, Ellis, StarGuard, or the YMCA. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.
