Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard

City of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); In loco; USD 27.000 - 43.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

City of Corpus Christi is seeking a Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard to oversee beach rescue operations on gulf beaches and respond to all dispatch calls within the City’s Gulf Beaches. The role ensures staff are trained, physically prepared, and ready to respond to emergencies, with a focus on preventative actions to keep beachgoers safe.

The position supervises seasonal staff, performs leadership duties, and supports the program manager with hiring, orientation, and training.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years lifeguard experience with at least one year as Open Water Lifeguard or one year as Lifeguard Supervisor or Instructor.
• Valid driver’s license; out-of-state candidates must obtain Texas license within 90 days.
• Ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) in under 10 minutes.
• Ability to perform open water rescue and meet strenuous physical requirements.

Mansioni

• Survey water and monitor beachgoers.
• Respond to medical emergencies on gulf beaches and during dispatch calls.
• Lead seasonal staff during the summer beach season.
• Assist management with interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, scheduling, and disciplinary actions for seasonal staff.
• Maintain fitness level required by USLA and develop training for staff during summer months.
• Provide water safety, first aid, traffic control, and supplies support during special events.
• Ensure all rescue equipment remains in top working condition.
• Operate jet skis and emergency vehicles with lights and sirens.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained to extend lifespan.

Conoscenze

Open Water Lifeguard

Strong swimming

Leadership

Emergency response

Driver's license

Formazione

High School Diploma/GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Posted yesterday | Apply before November 6, 2026

US:TX:Corpus Christi | Parks & Recreation | Full Time

$ 19.62-31.15 USD

$ 19.62-31.15 USD

Description

Overview

The Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard oversees beach rescue operations on gulf beaches and responds to all dispatch calls on the City of Corpus Christi Gulf Beaches ranging from drowning to trauma with injuries. This position ensures all full time and seasonal beach rescue staff are trained and physically ready to respond to emergencies. The major objective for the Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard is to keep beach goers safe through preventative and response actions while on the beach and swimming in the gulf. This position exists for public safety of beach goers.

Responsibilities

• Surveys the water and watches over beach goers
• Works off fire dispatch and responds to any medical emergencies on the gulf beaches
• Responds to calls including swimming, drowning, recovery, major medical calls, major trauma, and minor injury
• Leads seasonal staff during the summer beach season
• Assists the program manager or superintendent with interviewing, hiring, orientation, training, scheduling, disciplining, and other supervisory duties that pertain to seasonal employees
• Maintain a level of physical and strength fitness required by USLA
• Stay current with all required training, developing training programs for seasonal staff during the summer months
• Assist with special events by providing water safety, first aid, traffic control, and supplies
• Ensure all beach rescue equipment stays in top working conditions
• Drive jet skis and trucks with lights and sirens
• Ensure all equipment used on beach is cleaned and lubricated to ensure longer-lasting life of the equipment

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Non-Exempt – Full-Time- 40 hours a week
• Must be available to work additional hours as needed
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two (2) years of experience with at least one (1) year as an Open Water Lifeguard OR one (1) year as a Lifeguard Supervisor or Instructor

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring
• Demonstrate ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) over a measured course in ten minutes or less
• Demonstrate ability to successfully perform an open water rescue
• Demonstrate ability to perform rigorous physical duties of an open water lifeguard through test of stamina and strength

Required within six (6) weeks of hire

• CPR/First Aid/AED certification (May be obtained after hire from our agency)

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Police Background Check: No
• Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.