Seasonal Lifeguard

City of New Braunfels, TX • New Braunfels, TX

3d • $13 • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you? What we’re looking for: Enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join the City of New Braunfels Parks & Recreation Department in the Aquatics division. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, assists in ensuring customer satisfaction and safety for employees and visitors to the Landa Park Aquatic Complex and City Tube Chute. What will you gain from this role? Develop skills in communication, teamwork, water safety, rescues, and preventing accidents. You'll gain proficiency in life-saving techniques, including CPR and first aid, which can be valuable in any situation. Transferable skills that can build up your resume. Lifeguarding can be a standout addition to your resume, especially if you're interested in careers in healthcare, public safety, or event management. Networking Opportunities: Being part of a community-based job can open doors for future opportunities in parks, recreation, and other public services.

Requirements

• Must be fifteen (15) years of age
• Must possess or be able to obtain within two (2) weeks of employment: American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard/First Aid certification, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification, and Oxygen Administration certification.
• Required Knowledge of: Principles and practices of customer service.
• Required Skill in: Interpreting customer and facility needs and solving customer service and public relations issues.
• Responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, facility lessees and guests, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public.
• Effective, clear and concise communication.

Nice To Haves

• one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality and consistent aquatic programs and services to the community.
• Serves as lifeguard and monitors the safety of aquatic facility patrons; participates in enforcing safety policies and procedures; initiates rescues, administers First Aid and/or CPR.
• Attending weekly in-service training
• Maintaining lifesaving and rescue skills at rescue ready levels throughout duration of employment
• Assists in the opening and closing of the aquatic facilities
• Prepares and assists in maintaining the City Tube Chute and Landa Park Aquatic Complex (LPAC) facilities, including but not limited to cleaning pool, deck area and rest rooms, vacuuming, sweeping, removing trash and performing other janitorial duties in a safe condition and to meet community needs; must be in compliance with the City’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws.
• Assists in promoting departmental programs and city-wide special events coordination and setup.
• May serve as swimming instructor or Jr Lifeguard Camp Instructor
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed