Lifeguard

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. Lifeguard position at the Northeast Campus focuses on pool safety and assists with aquatic programs and operations.

This part-time role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, with a maximum of 19.5 hours per week, and starts at $18.22 per hour. Must hold Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Lifeguard certification is required.
• First aid and CPR/AED certifications required.
• Ability to work flexible part-time schedules including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and regulates pool patron conduct and enforces pool policies, rules, and regulations.
• Rescues patrons and performs follow-up procedures, including proper first aid.
• Maintains daily records and writes accident reports, updating safety requirements.
• Conducts patron swimming tests to assess ability and provides customer service.
• Operates equipment safely and reports unsafe conditions; attends in-service training.
• Maintains pool equipment and pool area cleanliness and security.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Lifeguard certification

First aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Title: Lifeguard

Department: NE Sci, Tech, Eng & Mth Admin

Campus Location: Northeast Campus

Employee Classification: ISP - Instructional Sup

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $18.22

Work Hours: Flexibility is required as part-time workschedules may vary based on individual campus/departmental needsincluding evenings and weekends.

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remotework

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

Job Summary

Reporting to the assigned campus leader, the Lifeguard is responsible for ensuring the safety of pool patrons and assists with 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 development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of theCollege

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the assigned campus leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

The duties listed 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 job 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one (1) year’s working experiencerelated to the Essential Performance Requirements; or anyequivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 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 those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to react to emergency situations, which may require quick movements, strenuous activity, and occasionally assisting or lifting persons in distress of various weights. The employee must occasionally liftand/or move at least 50 pounds. Specific vision 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 the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have exposure to swimming pools, chemical fumes, wet and humid conditions, and occasionally moderately loud noise. The employee may also occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.