Pools-Senior Lifeguard

City of McAllen, TX • McAllen, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and procedural control from the Aquatics Superintendent, the Senior Lifeguard monitors to ensure the safety of guests at any Recreation City Facility by preventing and responding to emergencies. Employee is responsible for implementing specific programs as assigned. Assists and primarily prevents accidents at any recreation facility, in the water at pools and in the immediate surrounding areas by enforcement of pertinent rules and regulations. The second most important responsibility of a lifeguard is lifesaving rescue and emergency care of accident victims. The employee provides continuous service to the public frequently involving sensitive matters that demand the utmost tact, courtesy and resourcefulness.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess a valid CPR Certification.
• Must possess a valid First Aid Certification.
• Must possess a valid Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid CPR Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid First Aid Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid Water Safety Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid Lifeguard Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid CPR Instructor Certification.
• Must possess a valid First Aid Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors to ensure the safety of guests at any Recreation City Facility by preventing and responding to emergencies.
• Implements specific programs as assigned.
• Assists and primarily prevents accidents at any recreation facility, in the water at pools and in the immediate surrounding areas by enforcement of pertinent rules and regulations.
• Performs lifesaving rescue and emergency care of accident victims.
• Provides continuous service to the public frequently involving sensitive matters that demand the utmost tact, courtesy and resourcefulness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed