LIFEGUARD (PART-TIME) - Resource Connection

Tarrant County•Tarrant County, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aquatic Center at the Resource Connection is a year-round, heated shallow-water facility used for recreational and lap swimming, therapeutic exercise, and learn-to-swim programs. Lifeguards supervise the aquatic area during facility activities to ensure participant safety and a positive aquatic experience. They also monitor water chemistry and provide administrative customer service. This part-time role can expect a work week of 16 to 28 hours.

Requirements

Current certification in Deep Water or Shallow Water Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 18 years of age.
Current and valid driver's license or state-issued ID card.

Nice To Haves

One year of lifeguarding experience.
Experience teaching water exercise classes.
Knowledge of water chemistry, chemicals, and processes.

Responsibilities

Monitor Aquatic Center patrons and enforce pool rules and facility policies.
Perform rescues and provide first aid when necessary; prevent, report, and document incidents.
Work with special group organizations and follow rental rules and policies.
Maintain pool sectioning for water exercise classes and learn-to-swim programs.
Maintain the required 20:1 patron-to-lifeguard ratio and document facility bather load every half hour.
Test and maintain water chemistry, add chemicals as needed, check water temperature, and maintain records and logs.
Report malfunctioning equipment to the Aquatic Supervisor.
Adjust facility temperature, ventilation, and climate using fans, windows, and heaters.
Enforce facility reservations and reservation protocols.
Provide customer service, including facility tours, membership information and documents, badge processing, and conflict and complaint resolution.
Clear, secure, and lock the pool area at closing and keep it locked when not in use and after normal operating hours.
Check pool and safety equipment to ensure it is properly placed and in good working order.
Help maintain and sanitize the lifeguard office, pool, pool area, and locker rooms.
Attend scheduled in-services and meet physical requirements established by the certifying agency and State requirements.
Maintain knowledge of Aquatic Center policies and safety procedures through on-the-job training.
Perform other related duties as required.