Senior Lifeguard - Seasonal

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 per hour.

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 • Maintaining pool facilities • Lifeguarding 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 • Assisting 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.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A SENIOR LIFEGUARD

Required Education:

• Obtaining or pursuing high school diploma
• GED or equivalency

Required Work Experience:

• Previous work-related experience (i.e., cashier, swimming)

Experience Preference:

• One year of lifeguard experience for the City

Required Skill:

• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training
• Water Safety Instructor Certificates
• CPRAED for the Professional Rescuer
• Working knowledge of pool operations and procedures
• Must have a current valid class C drivers license from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record
• 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? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Senior Lifeguard job.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM

If you feel that you have the right skills in youth development programs and recreational activities to succeed as our Senior Lifeguard, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.

Location: 78541