Part Time Lifeguard

Part Time Lifeguard The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a Part-Time Lifeguard to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Parks and Recreation department. If you are an experienced swimmer with an eagle eye to detect danger in and around large swimming pool areas, you have a customer centric focus, and have the ability to multi-task, this may be a fun and rewarding job for YOU! The Part-Time Lifeguard earns a competitive salary of $14.07 - $14.93/hour based on qualifications. We also offer access to the city's recreation fitness center Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation. Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this class within the organization is to enforce rules and regulations, to provide the safety and welfare to patrons. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Regular and timely attendance at work, as scheduled. Lifeguards' pools; enforces rules and regulations; provides safety and welfare to patrons. Serves as lifeguard and monitors the safety of aquatic facility patrons; participates in enforcing safety policies and procedures; initiates rescues, administers First Aid and/or CPR. Provides exemplary customer service to all facility users including, but not limited to, members, class members, facility rentals and school district and club athletes and coaches. Perform daily maintenance functions of cleaning deck, restrooms, grounds, and building, etc. Immediately report unsafe equipment, facility, chemical, etc. issues to management. Checks and logs pool chemicals every two hours to ensure pools are safe for swimming. Insert and remove lane lines as needed. Ensures lanes are marked for current reservations throughout the day. Checks all areas of natatorium facility to ensure safety of patrons. Immediately reports unsafe equipment, facility, chemical, etc. issues to management. Performs opening and or closing procedures as directed. Sets up and converts pools and facility for competitions and other reservations. Additional Duties: Attends bi-weekly in-services to practice skills and maintain certifications. Provides excellent customer service when patrons ask questions or have concerns. Performs related work as assigned. Works days, evenings and weekends as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Entry level education for this position does not require completion of high school. Minimum age for consideration is 16 years of age. Special Certifications and Licenses: American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License (or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire) City of Pearland, TX