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

City of Dallas

2d • $22 - $23

About The Position

Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us. Looking for more than just a job? 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. Job Summary Job Description Overview 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

• 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.
• 1 year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.
• EMT Basic Certification
• Lifeguarding
• High School Diploma, GED

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED