Lifeguard (Seasonal)

City of El Paso•Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Lifeguard enforces swimming pool safety rules and regulations, prevents injuries by minimizing hazardous situations and behaviors, and performs general tasks associated with swimming pool operations. The seasonal role includes monitoring swimmers, responding to emergencies, supporting pool activities and personnel, and helping maintain the pool and its operating systems. Applicants must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications by the date of appointment and must attend City of El Paso employee orientation before starting work. The tentative start date is May 2027. Lifeguard tryouts are scheduled for December 12 at 9:00 AM at Pat O’Rourke and March 6 at 9:00 AM at Eastside Natatorium. Applicants must be at least 15 years old by the time of hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 15 years of age by the time of hire.
Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard certification required by the date of appointment.
Current American Red Cross (ARC) First Aid certification required by the date of appointment.
Current American Red Cross (ARC) CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification required by the date of appointment.
Must attend City of El Paso (NEO) Employee Orientation before starting work.
Must be able to move within a swimming pool environment and actively engage in rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning.

Responsibilities

Monitor swimming pools, enforce safety rules and regulations, and caution swimmers engaging in unsafe practices.
Rescue swimmers using appropriate lifesaving techniques and administer first aid.
Participate in judging and timing swimming events, as assigned.
Participate in training swimming pool personnel, as assigned.
Accurately prepare necessary daily forms.
Perform pool opening and closing procedures.
Clean the pool and pool areas.
Perform minor adjustments and maintenance to pool filtration and chlorination systems.
Provide maintenance support, including chemical tests and maintenance order requests, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.