Pool Lifeguard - Full-time

Lifeguard
Provide the users of the Texas Swimming Center exceptional customer service and enforce pool rules to create a safe pool environment.

Provide oversight of Texas Swimming Center facilities/pools and swimmers, consistently enforcing all policies and procedures. Maintain proper position and posture while lifeguarding, whether roving or sitting.
Take initiative by anticipating risk management concerns and address accordingly.
Utilize strong communication skills and tactfulness to deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from members, participants and guests.
Abide by safety standards at all times. Maintain a high skill level in swimming, lifeguarding, knowledge of emergency procedures and rescue techniques.
Hold current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding/CPR/AED/First Aid.
Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions (in-services are announced at the beginning of each semester - Fall, Spring & Summer). Speak publicly and express ideas in a respectful manner when attending and actively participating in staff trainings and meetings. Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment comprised of diverse populations.
React to emergencies and difficult situations in a responsible way, according to standards. Respond professionally and with a sense of urgency to ensure the safety of all individuals participating in the program. Activate and execute the Emergency Action Plan, and respond to medical emergencies in a calm, effective manner.
Communicate thoughts and ideas clearly when delivering program information to participants. Adapt to changing policies and procedures when necessary and be able to communicate changes effectively to customers and guests in a short time frame.
Utilize excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving issues with peer employees and/or participants, including no-shows, schedule changes, weather, tardiness, substitutions and policy infractions.
Demonstrate personal accountability, professionalism and strong work ethic through punctuality, appropriate dress, preparation, ethical behavior, integrity and positivity.
Demonstrate leadership by setting the standard for peer employees, completing tasks on shift with accuracy.
Take initiative by conducting thorough rounds of the facility in order to bring any pertinent comments, suggestions or concerns affecting the program, staffing and facilities to the Building Supervisor or full-time staff.
Assist with highly organized and detail-oriented tasks, such as incident descriptions and injury reports.
Develop lifeguarding technical skills by practicing achieving proficiency in water rescue, first aid, identifying high risk behaviors, effective scanning, responding to injuries/life threatening conditions and maintaining vigilance.
Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. These may include technologies such as Workday, Humanity, and other applicable softwares/technologies.
Enhance career management by developing the ability to identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences.
Other duties as assigned.
$13/hour

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (PPE)
May work in all weather conditions
May work in extreme temperatures
May work around chemical fumes
Standard office environment
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
May work around electrical and mechanical hazards
Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
Use of manual dexterity
Climbing stairs
Lifting and moving

• Work to be performed in-person, on campus
• 19 hours per week
• Schedule varies
• Resume/CV