Lifeguard

City of Copperas Cove; Copperas Cove (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Copperas Cove is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at its aquatic facilities. Responsibilities include maintaining surveillance, enforcing safety rules, and providing emergency care. Candidates must possess the American Red Cross Lifeguard certification and demonstrate strong customer relations skills, making this a rewarding role for those passionate about community safety and service.

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification required by the first working day.
• Previous experience as a lifeguard preferred.
• Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons to secure their safety.
• Enforce pool rules and maintain cleanliness of the facility.
• Provide emergency care as required until medical services arrive.

Skills

Surveillance

Emergency Response

Customer Relations

Education

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Tools

Lifeguard Equipment

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Job description

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General Purpose:

Responsible for protecting the safety and well-being of each patron using the City of Copperas Cove Aquatic Facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Maintains and enforces pool safety, rules and standards as written in the aquatic handbook. Explains and enforces basic pool rules and sets a positive example for patrons. Keeps swimmers clear of guard stand. Must be able to handle paperwork, set up facility, and to perform CPR/First Aid. Provides information regarding facility use and hours of operation. Assists with conflict resolution and customer relations. Assists in general maintenance and clean-up of activities/facilities. Submits reports to supervisor on accidents, damage to facilities and equipment, problems among staff, and complaints from facility users. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Maintains property of the City of Copperas Cove pool facility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience as a lifeguard, previous American Red Cross lifeguard and/or water park certifications preferred. Must have an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (to include first aid, CPR, and AED), by the first working day.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge for presenting a positive, enthusiastic image of the Department of Parks and Recreation, its pools and programs. Ability to watch, direct, and safeguard patrons. Have the skill to assist in all swimming programs as directed. Ability to rescue and perform emergency First Aid to persons in danger of drowning. Ability to be responsible for keeping the building and grounds in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Ability to clean the swimming pool, deck, scum gutters, dressing rooms, showers, entrance to pool, and other areas as required. Must be able to work between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. including weekends.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal applications, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. Must pass physical demands for the department.

Tools and Equipment Used:

A wet/dry vacuum, cash register, lifeguard equipment.

Physical Demands:

Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying up to 75 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate chlorinating machines perform CPR, and first aid procedures. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions.

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 with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily in a recreation facility with exposure to temperature extremes. The environment is noisy and distracting.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.