Core Seasonal Lifeguard

City of Hobbs•Hobbs, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Core Seasonal Lifeguard ensures the safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. The position monitors aquatic facilities, enforces facility rules and safety regulations, assists with pool maintenance and water testing, and supports aquatic programs and special events. The employee is expected to follow the assigned schedule, attend trainings and meetings, uphold the organization’s mission and policies, and report suspicious or inappropriate behavior or abuse. The role requires effective communication and respectful working relationships with patrons, coworkers, supervisors, and other parties. The employee must be dependable, able to work independently or as part of a team, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations. Work is under the general supervision of the Pool Manager, Aquatics Coordinator, Aquatics/Athletics Coordinator, Recreation Superintendent, and Recreation Director.

Requirements

Dependability.
Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate hand tools used for pool operation and maintenance, pool water testing equipment, and first-aid and life-safety equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, participants, instructors, and the general public.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to give and understand oral instructions.
Ability to enforce safety and health regulations relating to an aquatics program.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and deal with people in stressful and demanding situations.
Ability and willingness to learn additional job duties.
Ability to obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard training and First Aid/CPR certification by the first day of employment.
Frequently use hands to handle or operate controls and reach with the upper and lower body and hands and arms.
Frequently walk, lightly jog, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency (HSE).
Valid state-issued driver's license.

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond effectively to emergencies.
Enforce aquatic facility policies, rules, and regulations.
Attend and participate in in-service training, staff meetings, and scheduled trainings.
Monitor use of aquatic facilities.
Answer phones and assist with special events.
Maintain sanitary and safety standards in and around aquatic facilities.
Respond to public inquiries about aquatic programs in person and by telephone.
Maintain records for various aquatic programs.
Assist with swimming pool maintenance and test water samples.
Follow the assigned work schedule and implement the CORE mission and philosophy.
Immediately report suspicious or inappropriate behavior or abuse.
Serve on employee committees when required or assigned.
Follow supervisory instructions and chain of command, comply with applicable laws and policies, and support organizational objectives.
Use and maintain equipment and materials appropriately and comply with safety rules.
Maintain confidentiality of matters relating to the City.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and chain of command.