Lifeguard (Part-Time) (Seasonal) (50 Vacancies)

Job Title: Lifeguard Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Sports and Learning Complex Director Pay Grade: 10.50 Hour: Part-time Dept.: School Curriculum & Instruction Department Initiated Date: November 2, 2017 Funding Source: 745 Revised Date: May 11, 2022

District Primary Purpose To assist and promote La Joya ISD in implementing a rigorous curriculum/instructional program that supports student success and achievement.

Department Primary Purpose The Lifeguard program is to provide entry-level lifeguard participants with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and respond to emergencies and to provide care for injuries and sudden illnesses until emergency medical services (EMS) personnel arrive and take over.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma preferred
• Certification: Current and valid American Red Cross Certificate (ARC)
• First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Rescuer Certificate (CPR)
• Ability to pass pre-employment practical skills test in the water preferred
• 2 Years experience teaching swim lessons or coaching swim teams
• 2 Years lifeguard experience preferred
• Flexible schedule required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of pool equipment and maintenance
• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing conduct of the public at pools
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems
• Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques
• Skilled in swimming
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
• Ability to perform rescue actions, administer first aid, and CPR

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the health and safety of the patrons in the Water Park. This includes appropriate and efficient emergency response when needed.
• To enforce the pool rules in an appropriate, fair, and equitable manner and explain the rationale for the rules when needed.
• Assist the patrons as needed but without compromising the safety of others using the Natatorium.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures set forth in the Sports and Learning Complex Staff Manual.
• Attend all staff and evaluation meetings as requested.
• Be on time and cover all assigned hours.
• If unable to work, the lifeguard must contact the Head Lifeguard with at least 4 hours notice.
• Maintain an appropriate level of fitness in order to competently perform all job-related tasks. Swimming 1000 yards per week is required.
• Attend to the cleanliness of the Water Park and its equipment.
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Monitor activities in the Water Park to prevent accidents.
• Maintain order in the Water Park adjoining areas.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness, complete general pool cleaning, and maintenance duties.
• Responsible for the availability and safekeeping of emergency equipment, rescue tubes, backboard, signs, and other equipment.
• Cooperate with co-workers in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Use written and oral communication skills
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Analyze and solve problems
• Perform work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions
• Work under intensive pressure and deadlines
• Interact with the public, management, and representatives of other governmental agencies
• Deal with distressed, dissatisfied, or abusive individuals

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, an employee is frequently required to:

• Run, swim, paddle, and walk long distances
• Stand and sit for long periods
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and hear both in person (from close and long distances) and by phone or radio
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate lifesaving equipment
• Drive a vehicle
• The employee regularly lifts, pushes, or pulls persons or equipment over 100 pounds.

Specific Vision Requirements

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Use of both eyes
• Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades
• Depth perception
• Peripheral vision
• Ability to adjust focus

Position Working Days: Seasonal

I have read and fully understand the duties and responsibilities that this supplemental position is to provide to my campus/department. Supplemental positions are specific and must be in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

Semester 1 I understand the position I hold is federally funded. I have read and understand the duties within the job description. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisors Name: Date: Signature: ___

Semester 2 I understand the position I hold is federally funded. I have read and understand the duties within the job description. Employee Signature: Date: Supervisors Name: Date: Signature: ___