Lifeguard

Southwest ISD; Aquatic Center (CA); On-site; USD 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in California is seeking a lifeguard for the Aquatic Center. The role involves ensuring safety for athletes and the public during facility operations and events. Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess or acquire Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification. Responsibilities include monitoring participants, maintaining cleanliness, assisting with activities, and effective communication with staff and parents. Flexible working hours and a pay rate of $15 per hour are provided for this crucial position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Possess or obtain Lifeguarding Certification.
• Experience in swimming or teaching swim lessons.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lifeguard for aquatics programs and events.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the pool area.
• Monitor facility participants and spectators.
• Assist with the setup of activities.
• Communicate effectively with staff and parents.

Skills

Swimming and water safety skills

Emergency response ability

Physical strength and agility

Willingness to swim

Education

Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Job description

LOCATION

Aquatic Center

DISTRICT DEPARTMENT

Southwest ISD

JOB DESCRIPTION

To provide safety and care for athletes, students, and pedestrians that utilize the facility during hours of operation. Enforce the facility rules and requirements during events and daily operations.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Lifeguards need to possess or obtain Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Thorough knowledge and application of swimming and water safety skills
• Ability to react efficiently and effectively in emergency rescue situations
• Ability to perform assigned tasks requiring physical strength and agility
• Ability and willingness to swim and get in the pool

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in swimming or teaching swim lessons

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as lifeguard for all aquatics programs, and events held at Southwest ISD Aquatic Center.
• Attend and update all lesson certifications.
• Ensures general safety, cleanliness, and appearance in and around the pool area.
• Assist with set-up of activities/programs.
• Monitors all facility program participants for safety.
• Monitors all facility spectators for safety.
• Represent the program in a professional and mature manner at all times.
• Assist and teach summer swim lessons in accordance with SWISD program guidelines.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings/in-service as required by Supervisor.
• Have a positive and cheerful personality.
• Ability to communicate with staff, parents and swimmers.
• Must pass all skills on in-services, trainings, and quick response checks.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Work Schedule: Varies based on assignment
• Work Type: Full-time, part-time
• Pay Rate: $15 per hour