Head Beach Lifeguard

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS•Port Aransas, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Patrols public beach area to monitor activities of swimmers and prevent illegal conduct. The Senior Lifeguard supervises other Lifeguards, ensuring competent job performance, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, resolving problems, and escalating disciplinary issues to the Surf Rescue Manager.

Requirements

At least one year of Lifeguarding experience from a USLA certified agency
Complete a Port Aransas Surf Rescue Rookie school
Able to pass a test of Lifeguard skills and knowledge
Current certifications in: First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Bloodborne Pathogens Training
Pass a 500 meter swim in under 10 minutes
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
Ability to print and speak in simple sentences.
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of internet software and word processing software for scheduling purposes.
Lifeguard certification from a nationally organization, First Aid Basics Certificate, CPR Certificate.
Valid Texas Driver’s License in good standing
Must be available for further certification such as Oxygen Administration Certificate, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer.
Employee is subject to a complete criminal history and child protective services background search with acceptable results.

Nice To Haves

Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
Exhibits confidence in self and others; accepts feedback from others.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner.
Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.
Ability to recognize, resolve and repair abnormal operating conditions promptly.
Maintains confidentiality; focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other ideals and tries new things.
Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed; provides recognition for achievements.
Matches work assignments to the abilities of the person; sets expectations and monitors activities.
Upholds department standards, setting proper example to subordinate employees with gratitude and respect.

Responsibilities

Observes activities in assigned area on foot, in vehicle, or from tower or headquarters building with binoculars to detect hazardous conditions such as swimmers in distress, disturbances, or safety infractions.
Cautions people against use of unsafe beach areas or illegal conduct such as drinking or fighting.
Rescues distressed persons from ocean.
Examines injured individuals, administers first aid, and monitors vital signs.
Administers artificial respiration or provides oxygen to revive persons.
Compiles emergency and medical treatment report forms and maintains daily information on weather and beach conditions.
Operates switchboard or two-way radio system to maintain contact and coordinate activities between emergency rescue units.
Inventories/Assesses medical equipment daily and orders when necessary.
Assesses Vehicles conditions daily and submits work orders when necessary.
Assists with training of practical lifesaving skills in the water.
Assists with training of Emergency Medical Responder skills in the classroom.
Supervises other Lifeguards and makes sure subordinate Lifeguards are performing their job duties competently.
Trains employees, plans, assigns, and directs work, appraises performance, resolves problems, and brings disciplinary problems to the Surf Rescue Manager.