Lifeguard/ Swim instructor - Athletics NEAT

Location: Blossom Athletic Center

Work Schedule: SUB-TEMP

Work Type: Temporary

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Lifeguard I & II Must be at least 16 years of age

Sr Lifeguard Must be at least 18 years of age

EXPERIENCE:

Lifeguard I Entry level

Lifeguard II 1 year of lifeguarding experience

Sr. Lifeguard minimum 1 year lifeguard experience with NEISD Aquatics

CERTIFICATION:

Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification (or obtain Lifeguard I & II)

High School Diplomas and college/university degrees must be obtained from an accredited program or university approved by the United States Department of Education and the Texas Education agency.

PRIMARY PURPOSE SUMMARY:

Responsible for in water teaching physical, social, learning, and emotional skills, values and attitudes to the students within the local Swim Program.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lifeguard the pool during adult lap swim, open swim, aquatic practices and competitions as well as aquatic facility rentals.

2. Operate cash register at the front desk when needed.

3. Ensure general safety, cleanliness, and appearance in and around the pool area.

4. Assist with the set up of activities/programs and events.

5. Teach swim lessons in accordance with Swim North East guidelines.

6. Communicate effectively with staff, athletes, spectators, administrators, and visitors, including enforcing facility rules.

7. Assists with certification training. (LIFEGUARD/ SR. LIFEGUARD only)

8. Serves as mentor to newer lifeguards. (SR LIFEGUARD only)

9. Maintains confidentiality of information.

10. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain a level of training and fitness required to perform job duties
• Ability to follow emergency procedures safely and efficiently
• Demonstrated the ability to work independently (SR. LIFEGUARD)
• Demonstrates leadership by setting a positive example and guiding peers through tasks and rotations (SR. LIFEGUARD)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Warm, humid pool deck environment with noise and wet surfaces.

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While all applications will be reviewed, not all applicants will be interviewed.

North East Independent School District does not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, marital or veteran status, disability (or relationship or association with an individual with a disability), genetic information or other legally protected status in its programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.