Senior Lifeguard

City of Lewisville, TX

40d•$41,333 - $51,122•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Aquatic Supervisor, the Senior Lifeguard assists with supervising facility maintenance, aquatic programs, special events, and aquatic personnel. The role helps prevent aquatic injuries by educating guests about safety rules and regulations, maintaining facility cleanliness, reporting questionable safety situations to pool management, and assisting guests as needed. The Senior Lifeguard oversees daily operations at an assigned facility, conducts in-service training and skill audits, maintains aquatic team training records, and serves as the aquatic lead when the Aquatic Supervisor and Aquatic Specialist are off duty. The role also helps coordinate team coverage, maintain aquatic areas and pool records, enforce safety requirements, perform rescues, and coordinate with emergency medical services. The position works primarily in and around indoor and outdoor swimming pools, aquatic facilities, and pool decks. Work may involve exposure to heat, humidity, sunlight, weather, chlorine and other pool chemicals, wet or slippery surfaces, and noisy or crowded settings. The role requires a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required; the facility operates seven days a week, and team members typically work standard eight-hour shifts that may vary with facility needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of lifeguarding experience.
Upon hire, must be able to receive and maintain an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Certificate, First Aid Certificate, and American Red Cross Waterpark Certificate.
Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug test.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Class C driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by City policy.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a pre-employment in-water practical skills test: a 150-yard swim demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; two minutes of treading water using only the legs; a 50-yard swim demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; and a timed brick event completed within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Must be able to lift and move 50-pound sacks of chemicals and apply chemicals as required.
Must provide a specific swimsuit purchased by the employee and black shorts as the uniform.
Must attend work as assigned on a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Knowledge of the specified swim-tread-swim practical skills.
Ability to create training plans that meet or exceed expectations provided by the Texas Department of Health and the Aquatics Supervisor.
Ability to follow instructions, safety practices, and standard operating procedures; communicate clearly and concisely; solve problems while maintaining guest and facility safety; accept responsibility; and work effectively with people regardless of protected or personal characteristics.
Ability to walk frequently; demonstrate and assist with exercise movements; bend, stretch, lift, push, pull, squat, and climb 8-foot ladders repeatedly; and remain in water for long periods.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor and work in adverse conditions; stand, walk, and sit in a lifeguard chair for prolonged periods while monitoring pool areas; and frequently swim, climb, bend, reach, lift, and perform other physical activities needed for rescues and emergencies.
Regularly lift or carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally push or pull up to 100 pounds with or without assistance; typical daily lifting for some tasks is 25 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a head lifeguard or seasonal pool manager.
Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Certificate.
Current American Red Cross Waterpark Certificate.
Current Certified Pool Operator Certificate.
A combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that enables successful performance of the essential functions may substitute for the specified education and experience requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the assigned facility.
Conduct regular in-service training, evaluate and instruct lifeguards, improve techniques, and perform skill audits.
Maintain aquatic team training records.
Serve as the aquatic lead when the Aquatic Supervisor and Aquatic Specialist are off duty.
Draft and coordinate aquatic team coverage and ensure coverage.
Assist with maintaining aquatic areas, including daily testing and documentation of pool chemicals and maintenance; prepare reports and logs.
Determine and enforce safety measures, rules, and regulations in and around the pool.
Perform water rescues using first aid, CPR/AED, and lifesaving techniques.
Respond to and coordinate with EMS personnel before, during, and after emergencies.
Educate guests about safety rules and regulations, report questionable safety situations to pool management, maintain facility cleanliness, and assist guests as needed.
Perform related duties as assigned.