Lifeguard/EMT, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard/EMT provides medical expertise for staff and patron safety, incident response, and first aid in coordination with Lifeguards and other aquatics safety personnel during park operations.

Requirements

1 year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.
EMT Basic Certification
Lifeguarding Certification
High School Diploma, GED
Knowledge of Lifeguarding and basic EMT procedures.
Knowledge of first aid, standards of care, maintaining needed equipment, and adequate supplies
Knowledge of water park rules for operation.
Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemistry.
Ability to supervise, 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

Responds to and assists with emergencies and provides emergency medical and first aid assistance to patrons daily.
Proactively monitors patrons and staff for signs and symptoms of distress and responds accordingly; remains calm and administers basic medical attention.
Drafts and completes reports and documentation daily related to incidents where medical assistance is provided to ensure transparency.
Assists with and participates in lifeguard in-service weekly and gives feedback, support, and information.
Maintains inventory daily of first aid supplies and tests AED and Oxygen equipment.
Provides lifeguarding activities when needed.
Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.