Lifeguard

City of AngletonAngleton, TX
12dOnsite

About The Position

Lifeguards are employed to supervise the aquatic facility area while facilities are in use. In addition, lifeguards are employed to perform any other duties as assigned when not actively serving in the role as a lifeguard. This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and water safety
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred
  • Certification required from Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, Red Cross CPR and AED for Lifeguards, or YMCA.
  • Must have normal hearing, whether corrected or uncorrected, in order to hear someone requesting help in the pool area.
  • Must have 20/20 vision or corrected vision in both eyes in order to safely execute the functions of a lifeguard.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supervising all patrons of the Angleton Recreation Center pools
  • Know and review all CPR and water rescue techniques and remain test ready at all times; must remain watchful and alert at all times.
  • Supervise and maintain the entire pool facility – pool, deck, grounds, filters, pump rooms, storage rooms, and restrooms; maintain a clean, safe and sanitary facility
  • Must be familiar with the emergency procedures for the pool.
  • Educate the patrons and inform them of the purpose of and the need for rules and regulations
  • Familiarize yourself and adhere to the laws concerning liability, departmental policies, pool policies and rules and regulations
  • Establish and maintain good public relations and provide assistance to the public in a courteous manner at all times
  • Checks and maintains the cleanliness of the locker rooms, guard office and natatorium
  • Inspect pools and grounds daily for any corrections to be made for the enhanced health and safety of patrons; report problems to the manager
  • Work all programs as assigned; be on stand and complete all preparatory items before start of shift
  • Wear City guard shirt while on duty; maintain neat and well-groomed appearance with hair pulled back
  • Responsible for completing all required forms, requests, and records timely, and submit them to the proper office staff
  • Obtain and keep current all certifications; ability to perform to the certification standards on a continuing basis
  • Recognize and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies; provide proper emergency care (first aid/CPR/AED) as needed
  • Responsible for regular and timely attendance to work
  • Expected to perform other duties as assigned.
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