Lead Lifeguard, Non-Driver, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas•Sunset, LA

1d•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. The Lead Lifeguard assists, supports, and works with the Water Safety Supervisor in supervising and leading Lifeguards and Waterpark Attendants to provide for patron safety and incident response during park operations. Work is done seasonally.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.
Knowledge of Lifeguarding and first aid skills and conducting in-service training for aquatic safety personnel.
Knowledge of pool safety and City policies.
Knowledge of water park rules for operation.
Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemistry.
Ability to lead and train lifeguarding and safety personnel.
Ability to identify distressed persons.
Ability to handle emergency situations quickly and effectively.
Ability to swim, run, walk, stand, and perform a wide range of physical abilities.
Ability to provide customer service and ensure patron safety for a large number of patrons at a large aquatics facility.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Assists, supports, and works with the Water Safety Supervisor in supervising and leading Lifeguards and Waterpark Attendants to provide for patron safety and incident response during park operations.
Assists as needed with weekly staff scheduling.
Monitors and maintains water chemistry by conducting water chemical tests and documents all recordings daily ensuring compliance with health codes, adding chemicals or contacting help when needed.
Completes required reports daily including accident and injury reports as well as daily inspections.
Conducts weekly In-service training for Lifeguards, Waterpark Attendants, and other aquatics safety personnel.
Enforces Pool Rules and Policies daily, serves as a lifeguard on duty when needed and observes lifeguards and swimmers in the water in a proactive manner.
Assists with Pre-Season Lifeguard Training and operations.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.