Lifeguard

City of Lewisville, TX

40d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Lifeguard works under the direction of the Aquatic Supervisor and reports to the Senior and Head Lifeguards. The role enforces safety rules and regulations to protect the health and welfare of guests and staff, maintains good public relations, and reports questionable safety or potential disciplinary situations to pool management. The Lifeguard performs rescues and provides aid as necessary, both in and out of the pool.

Employees work primarily in and around swimming pools, aquatic facilities, and pool decks, indoors and outdoors, and frequently interact with the public. Work may involve exposure to heat, humidity, direct sunlight, rain, wind, chlorine, pool chemicals, and wet or slippery surfaces, as well as noisy and crowded environments that require continuous attention to swimmers and staff. The position requires heavy manual labor in adverse conditions when needed, prolonged standing, walking, and sitting in a lifeguard chair, frequent swimming, and physical activity needed to perform rescues and respond to emergencies. Employees regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds and may occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.

The facility is open seven days a week, with operating hours from early mornings to evenings. Team members typically work standard eight-hour shifts, which may vary with facility needs. Schedules may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The job is part-time, and the listed hourly salary range is $15.66–$18.18, with new hires starting at $15.66 per hour and returning employees potentially earning higher rates based on consecutive years in the position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of lifeguard experience preferred.
• Upon hire, be able to receive and maintain an American Red Cross Waterpark Certificate, American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, and current First Aid Certificate.
• Submit to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment in-water practical skills test: swim 150 yards, tread water for two minutes using only the legs, swim 50 yards, and complete a timed brick event within 1 minute and 40 seconds.
• Ability to lift and move 50-pound sacks of chemicals and apply chemicals as required.
• Provide the required uniform: a specific swimsuit purchased by the employee and black shorts.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in adverse conditions as required.
• Ability to regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures; communicate clearly and concisely; solve problems while maintaining guest and facility safety; and accept responsibility for actions.
• Ability to perform frequent walking, demonstrate and assist with exercise movements, bend, stretch, lift, push, pull, squat, spend extended periods in water, and climb 8-foot ladders on a continued basis.
• Punctuality, regular attendance, and ability to work effectively with people regardless of protected or personal characteristics.

Nice To Haves

• One year of lifeguard experience.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety rules and regulations to protect the health and welfare of guests and staff.
• Maintain good public relations.
• Report questionable safety or potential disciplinary situations to pool management.
• Perform rescues and provide aid as necessary in and out of the pool.
• Monitor pool areas continuously while on duty.
• Apply pool chemicals as required.
• Attend work as assigned and follow safety practices and standard operating procedures.

What This Job Offers

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