Seasonal Lifeguard (55)

The City of La Porte•La Porte, TX

10h•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring the safety of swimmers by preventing and responding to emergencies and maintaining the pool facility in a safe and sanitary condition.

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older.
An understanding of facility rules, policies and procedures regarding American Red Cross Lifeguarding.
Demonstrate decision making and problem solving skills.
Must be safety conscious and should have a conviction for any safety concerns.
Be available to work 5-6 days per week including Saturday and Sunday.
Have reliable transportation.
Swim 300 yards continuously using front crawl and breast stroke.
Tread water 2 minutes using legs only.
Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
Retrieve a 10lb brick from a depth of at least 7 ft and swim 20 yards back to wall and exit pool within a time limit of 1 minute and 40 seconds.
Thorough knowledge and application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques.
Must hold a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid Certification and AED certifications.

Responsibilities

Prevent accidents and eliminate or minimize hazardous situations.
Respond quickly to all emergencies.
Administer any emergency first aid needed by the victim of an accident.
Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner.
Observe and enforce all facility rules and regulations.
Educate the patrons and inform them of the purpose and need for rules and regulations.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility.
Attend all in-service training sessions as scheduled.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner.