Senior Lifeguard - Seasonal

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

8d•$10

About The Position

SENIOR LIFEGUARD - Seasonal City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Senior Lifeguard to perform thorough working knowledge of life guarding procedures. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in Recreation? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading! The Senior Lifeguard position earns competitive pay of $ 10.32/ hr . ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees! A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SENIOR LIFEGUARD As a Senior Lifeguard, Work involves teaching swimming lessons daily to all ages, enforcing safety policies, and maintaining pool facilities. You will also lifeguard public swimming sessions to assure safety of public. Your work involves rescue and emergency care of accident victims. Your work will also include courteous and diligent enforcement of all rules and regulations as defined in Pool Operations, and assist Pool Manager in completing daily cash report. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. The city needs someone like you with skills in operations of youth programming, recreational activities, and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!

Requirements

Required Education: Obtaining or pursuing high school diploma, GED or equivalency.
Required Work Experience: Previous work-related experience (i.e. cashier, swimming).
Required Skill: Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Water Safety Instructor Certificates, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer.
Requires working knowledge of pool operations and procedures.
Must have a current valid class "C" driver's license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Experience Preference: One (1) year of lifeguard experience for the City.
Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred.
Are you someone who prefers hands-on work?
Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?
Are you attentive to detail?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Is dependability one of your strengths?

Responsibilities

teaching swimming lessons daily to all ages
enforcing safety policies
maintaining pool facilities
lifeguard public swimming sessions to assure safety of public
rescue and emergency care of accident victims
courteous and diligent enforcement of all rules and regulations as defined in Pool Operations
assist Pool Manager in completing daily cash report