Lifeguard - Aquatics (Seasonal)

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today. OUR CORE VALUES City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization. SUMMARY OF POSITION General Supervision is provided by the Pool Manager. Ensure patron safety and protect lives through preventing injuries, enforcing facility rules and regulations, recognizing and responding to emergencies, administering first aid or CPR in an emergency, and informing other lifeguards and facility staff when more help or equipment is needed.

Requirements

Minimum age - 15.
Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, Current CPR and First Aid Certificates or the ability to obtain upon employment.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate with the public especially children.
Must be available for rotating schedules that will include weekends and evenings.
Must have a valid drivers license; may travel to other facilities to fill staffing needs or attend meetings.
Must pass a drug screen and background check.
Must have Class C Texas Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Ability to attend all training and meetings as required
Present a clean, well-groomed appearance
Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long period of time
Must be alert at all times to activities going on in and around the pool
Occasionally must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 50lbs.
May frequently be required to bend and kneel
Must be able to meet the physical demands of a lifeguard as outlined by the American Red Cross
Special vision requirements include: close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
Enforce facility rules and regulations and educate patrons about them.
Recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies.
Administer first aid or CPR in an emergency, and if trained, give oxygen and use an automated external defibrillator if needed.
Utilize decision making abilities such as using judgment to identify and rescue actively drowning swimmer, deciding the best care to be administered for sudden illnesses such as diabetic emergencies, cardiac arrest situations, etc.
Participate in weekly in-service training.
Help maintain cleanliness of facility.
Provide quality customer service.
Complete records and reports including time sheets, incident reports, cleaning routines, etc.
Work rotating schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.