Lifeguard

Department: Parks & Recreation Department
Reports To: Aquatics Manager
FLSA Status: Part-time
Location: Angleton Activity Center
Classification: A12-LG

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Lifeguards are employed to supervise the aquatic facility area while the facility is in use. In addition, lifeguards are employed to perform any other duties assigned when not actively serving as lifeguards.

**This is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the city's needs and the position's requirements change.

• Responsible for supervising all patrons of the Angleton Recreation Center pools
• Know and review all CPR and water rescue techniques, and remain test-ready at all times; must remain watchful and alert.
• Supervise and maintain the entire pool facility – pool, deck, grounds, filters, pump rooms, storage rooms, and restrooms; maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility
• Must be familiar with the emergency procedures for the pool.
• Educate the patrons and inform them of the purpose of and the need for rules and regulations
• Familiarize yourself and adhere to the laws concerning liability, departmental policies, pool policies, and rules and regulations
• Establish and maintain good public relations and provide assistance to the public in a courteous manner at all times
• Checks and maintains the cleanliness of the locker rooms, guard office, and natatorium
• Inspect pools and grounds daily for any corrections to be made for the enhanced health and safety of patrons; report problems to the manager
• Work all programs as assigned; be on stand and complete all preparatory items before the start of the shift
• Wear a City guard shirt while on duty; maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance with hair pulled back
• Responsible for completing all required forms, requests, and records in a timely manner and submitting them to the proper office staff
• Obtain and keep current all certifications; ability to perform to the certification standards on a continuing basis
• Recognize and respond effectively to incidents and emergencies; provide proper emergency care (first aid/CPR/AED) as needed
• Responsible for regular and timely attendance at work
• Expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Specialized Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of CPR, First Aid, and water safety

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING 

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position is listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred
• Certification required from Red Cross Lifeguard and First Aid, Red Cross CPR and AED for Lifeguards, or YMCA. (While we offer recertification classes at certain times during the year, it is the lifeguard’s responsibility to keep these certifications current. Lapse in certifications will result in a loss of hours until they are recertified.)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Must have normal hearing, whether corrected or uncorrected, in order to hear someone requesting help in the pool area.
• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected vision in both eyes in order to safely execute the functions of a lifeguard.
• Mentally required to make split-second decisions to implement the emergency action plan as it relates to emergencies in or about the Recreation Center

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This position typically operates inside our natatorium, where exposure to a damp, wet environment is common. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.