Lifeguard

Tarrant County College; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College seeks a part-time Lifeguard at South Campus to ensure pool safety, supervise patrons, and assist with aquatic programs and pool operations.

This PT - Regular role is not remote, with a maximum of 19.5 hours per week. Starting pay is $18.22 per hour, paid monthly. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, lifeguard, first aid, and CPR/AED certifications, with at least 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six (6) months of related work experience.
• Lifeguard certification.
• First aid certification.
• CPR/AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and regulates pool patrons and enforces pool policies.
• Rescues patrons and performs follow-up procedures with proper first aid.
• Maintains daily records and reports on accidents; updates safety requirements.
• Conducts patron swimming tests to assess ability to swim independently.
• Operates equipment safely and attends in-service training.
• Maintains pool equipment and room in a clean, secure state.

Skills

Customer service

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Lifeguard

Department: SO Sci, Tech, Eng & Mth Admin

Campus Location: South Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $18.22

Work Hours: Varies based on department needs

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a part-timetemporary position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week

This posting will be utilized to fill three (3) positions

Job Summary

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Lifeguard isresponsible for ensuring the safety of pool patrons and assistswith aquatic programs and pool operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Safeguards and regulates conduct of pool patrons, while enforcingpool policies, rules, and regulations
• Rescues patrons and performs appropriate follow-up procedures,including the proper use of equipment in the performance of firstaid
• Maintains appropriate records, including participating in thepreparation of daily records, providing written reports on allaccidents, and maintaining proper updated safety requirements
• Conducts patron swimming test to assess ability to swimindependently and unattended while providing customer service topatrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints, asnecessary
• Performs work safely in accordance with departmental safetyprocedures, including operating equipment safely and reporting anyunsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor; attendsin-service training and instructs certain skills to staff
• Maintains equipment and materials used within thedepartment
• Maintains room in clean, orderly manner and provides strictsecurity and accountability

Service Excellence

• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, andfollows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of theworksite
• Completes all required training and professional developmentsessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campusleader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of thevarious types of work that may be performed. The omission ofspecific statements of duties does not exclude them from theposition if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment tothe position. The job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between the employer and employee and is subjecttochange by the employer as the needs of the employer andrequirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) month's working experience related to the EssentialPerformance Requirements
• Lifeguard certification
• First aid certification
• CPR/AED certification

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• At least one (1) year's working experience as a Lifeguard

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonalrelationships including strong listening, verbal, and writtencommunication
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems,including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicateproblems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work arevaried, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations basedon policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands tofinger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach withhands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able toreact to emergency situations, which may require quick movements,strenuous activity, and occasionally assisting or lifting personsin distress of various weights. The employee must occasionally liftand/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted, or up to 65 pounds with theassistance of other employees or equipment as appropriate. Specificvision abilities required by this job include close vision,distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here arerepresentative of those an employee encounters while performing theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee will have exposure to swimming pools,chemical fumes, wet and humid conditions, and occasionallymoderately loud noise. The employee may also occasionally worksnear moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to therisk of electrical shock.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities.