Lifeguard

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Monitors activities and performs services in the pool area to prevent accidents and assist swimmers and customers. Provides a high level of customer service while helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment. The role includes overseeing assigned areas, enforcing aquatic safety rules, assisting or rescuing swimmers in danger, and responding to emergencies according to the established emergency action plan. It also involves pool-area upkeep, basic facility tasks, water testing, reporting safety concerns, and participating in training and meetings. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to support public safety and the delivery or restoration of vital services.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must successfully complete a swim test and obtain lifeguard certifications.
Must maintain established performance levels.
Must have current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent within two weeks of hire.
Must have current Red Cross CPR Certification or equivalent within two weeks of hire.
Must have current Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification or equivalent within two weeks of hire.
Knowledge of City policies and procedures; rules and policies governing public recreation and aquatic programs; and swimming-pool safety, maintenance, and operating procedures.
Ability to promote a positive recreation environment and good personal behavior; monitor facilities and guests for rule or safety violations; promote and enforce safe work practices; act quickly and calmly in emergencies; interact with people of varied social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; establish cooperative working relationships; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Oversee assigned areas and protect weak or distressed swimmers.
Communicate and maintain safety standards and enforce aquatics rules consistently.
Provide exemplary customer service to facility users and caution swimmers about unsafe pool use.
Actively monitor swimmers for signs of distress; assist or rescue swimmers in danger and administer first aid and CPR.
Maintain order in the swimming area and insert or remove lane lines as needed.
Respond quickly and calmly in accordance with the established emergency action plan.
Assist with assigned tasks such as guest check-in, cleaning, and lifting objects.
Perform daily maintenance, including cleaning restrooms, grounds, and buildings.
Test chlorine content and pH with a water testing kit and log the results appropriately.
Immediately report unsafe equipment, facility, or chemical issues to management.
Participate in required in-service training and other meetings.
Support cooperative relationships with the public, visitors, and City staff; maintain confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other related duties as assigned and work during emergencies when required to support public safety and vital services.