| Location | Temple, TX |
SummaryThe lifeguard plays a vital role in ensuring our pools are safe for our patrons. Lifeguards observe swimmers, inspect equipment, and assist with the opening and closing of the pool. Must be able to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays. This is a seasonal position.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Monitors pool area during guard rotations while guards are entering and exiting the chairEnforces all pool rules and regulationsRescues and provides first aid and/or CPR when appropriate; notifies emergency medical personnel when necessaryWorks at front desk operation and delivers great customer service to patronsAccepts and receives paymentsPerforms safety inspections and basic maintenance procedures to assure safetyMaintains pool and pool area, checks chemical level in pool, cleans/vacuums pool, picks up trash, cleans decks, and cleans bathroomAssists with programming of aquatic eventsUses RecTrac for daily attendance and financial operationsAttends in-service training weekly to review lifeguard skillsArrives to assigned shift on time; adheres to attendance and shift trading policiesPerforms other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of two years of High SchoolPass pre-employment swimming skills test and basic water safety practices and usage of water safety equipment test
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Lifeguard
Certificates and Licenses Required Prior to Lifeguard Shift
American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aide - training provided by the City