LIFEGUARD

CITY OF BELLAIRE•Houston, TX

55d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Lifeguard is responsible for maintaining order and safety in the pool and surrounding areas by enforcing facility rules and regulations. This role involves cautioning swimmers about unsafe practices, performing rescues and extrications, and providing first-aid, CPR/AED as needed. The Lifeguard must respond quickly and decisively to emergencies, maintain excellent physical condition, and attend all required staff meetings and training sessions. Additionally, the Lifeguard will handle customer service interactions, ensure facility cleanliness through janitorial and maintenance duties, monitor pool chemicals and equipment, set up and break down event spaces, and maintain accurate documentation.

Requirements

Must be age 15 or older on date of hire
Must successfully complete the following certification: Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for professional rescuers and First Aid Certificate

Nice To Haves

Availability to work in the fall/winter season
Week-day availability

Responsibilities

Maintain order in the pool and surrounding areas by enforcing facility rules and regulations.
Caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
Perform rescues, extrications, and provide first-aid, CPR/AED as required to ensure patron safety.
Respond quickly, intelligently, and decisively to emergencies, following established emergency and accident management procedures.
Maintain excellent physical condition to perform duties effectively.
Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and training sessions.
Meet and greet customers, assisting and directing them to appropriate facilities or programs.
Handle customer issues and complaints professionally and in a timely manner, demonstrating thorough knowledge of department programs and activities.
Ensure facility cleanliness by performing janitorial and maintenance duties, including trash removal, restroom cleaning, and floor maintenance.
Perform maintenance tasks as needed to ensure pool cleanliness, such as vacuuming the pool and scrubbing pool plaster and tile.
Check pool chemicals such as chlorine and pH levels routinely, documenting the results.
Inspect and ensure the availability and operation of emergency equipment, including safety lines, AED, pool drains, ladders, and play features.
Set up and break down tables and chairs for classes, trainings, or meetings as needed.
Document all operational checklists and check sheets, including pool opening, play feature, safety, daily operational, cleaning, and maintenance lists.
Contribute to the team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.