Lifeguard

Gfoat; Keller, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Keller Pointe is seeking a lifeguard to monitor pool activities, enforce rules, and respond to emergencies with first aid and CPR. The role emphasizes safety, water quality, and guest service in a busy, community recreation environment.

Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old with Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid certification (or able to obtain) and willing to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends, to support pool operations and special events.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age.
• Current American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard (>6 feet), CPR, and First Aid certification (preferred).
• Lifeguard certification course offered through The Keller Pointe prior to employment start date.
• Must pass post-offer tests: Swim Test and Timed Event.

Responsibilities

• Monitor pool activities and enforce rules to ensure guest safety.
• Respond to emergencies with first aid and CPR as needed.
• Maintain water quality and pool area cleanliness.
• Assist with setup, maintenance, and events; engage with guests.
• Attend mandatory trainings and adapt to varying shifts including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Vigilance

Customer service

Public safety

Emergency response

Education

High School (in progress)

Job description

Position Function

Under the direction of the Aquatics Supervisor, lifeguards are responsible for vigilantly and proactively providing support and enforcement of rules and regulations, and for the safety of the pool facility within the lifeguard certification. Lifeguards play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons in and around the aquatic facilities. Primary responsibilities include monitoring swimming activities, enforcing pool rules, and responding swiftly to any emergencies that may arise. Other responsibilities include ensuring water quality meets state and federal standards, as well as maintaining a clean and safe environment by conducting regular inspections of the pool area and equipment.

Essential Duties % of Performance

• Performs assigned duties necessary for the safety of the guests. Monitor pool activities and ensure the safety of all swimmers by detecting safety concerns and practicing preventative lifeguarding. Enforce pool rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment. Respond promptly to emergencies, providing first aid and CPR as needed. Conduct self in a professional manner, understand, and relate to guests while using the pools. Monitor and interact with guests. Provide positive and enthusiastic customer service to all members and guests. 45%
• Patrol pool areas to maintain cleanliness and help maintain facility and equipment. Perform daily maintenance duties such as setting up for daily operations, spot cleaning during shift, skimming and vacuuming pool as needed, and major clean up at the end of the day. 25%
• Attend mandatory meetings and in-service training as directed by the Aquatics Supervisor. Work at special events and rentals, ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. 15%
• Assist Head Lifeguard to test pool environment for proper chemical and environmental measures. 10%
• Performs additional duties as assigned. 5%

Physical Demand Descriptions

(The following descriptions are provided as an example of potential physical and/or sensory activities and does not address the potential for reasonable accommodation; it is intended as general examples of possible physical/sensory demands that might occur during the performance of the position functions/duties, and are not intended to be all inclusive.)

• Bending/Climbing/Balancing - picking up supplies, files and file boxes; stairs; step stool; walking; standing; filing; drill exercises, CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Carrying/Lifting - files; filing; office supplies; work aids; CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Fine Dexterity - telephone; keyboard; calculator; computer hardware, writing, drafting, and software usage; CPR/AED life saving; etc.
• Foot Controls - climbing pool ladders (ingress and egress), slick surfaces, etc.
• Hearing - customer assistance; telephone; meeting; CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching/Stooping/Twisting - supplies, files, file boxes; retrieving, storage shelves, rolling carts, CPR/AED life saving, etc.
• Standing - making presentations, assisting customers, directing meetings, site inspections, drill exercises, etc.Sitting - desk work, meetings, etc.
• Vision - computer and desk work, chemicals, contracts, etc.
• Continuous visual monitoring of patrons, with required corrective lenses as needed.
• Walking - to and from office, around office, to and from buildings, site inspections, assisting customers, meetings, presentations, etc.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and/or Work Aids

Audio/Visual, Calculator, Computer, Copier, Facsimile, Keyboard, Office Supplies, Scanner, Software, Telephone, Emergency Plans. Knowledge of pool pumps, controllers, and related equipment.

Environment

Duties are generally performed in an office and indoor/outdoor pool environment. Possible exposure to dust, mold, pool chemicals, humidity and wet environments, and electricity. Duties may also require prolonged periods of outdoor activities which may produce exposure to inclement weather and allergens.

Requirements/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Some High School or working towards High School diploma.
• Some related work experience with pool operations preferred but not required.
• Must be 16 years of age.
• Previous lifeguarding experience in a recreational or community setting, preferred.
• Possess a current American Red Cross Shallow Water Lifeguard (>6 feet), CPR, and First Aid certification at the time of hire (preferred).
• Additional certifications in Waterpark Lifeguarding, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Bloodborne Pathogens are a plus.
• If selected, candidates must successfully complete the Lifeguard Certification Course offered through The Keller Pointe prior to their employment start date.
• Candidates must perform the following two (2) test successfully prior to taking the Lifeguard Certification Course at The Keller Pointe.

Test 1: Swim Test

Swim 50 yards continuously using front crawl and/or breaststroke (no backstroke allowed), starting in the water. Immediately tread water for 2 minutes, using only your legs (no arm sculling). Then swim another 50 yards using front crawl and/or breaststroke.

Test 2: Timed Event

A timed event (complete within 50 seconds) that requires:

Starting in the water, swim 20 yards (face may be in or out of water; goggles not allowed)Surface dive feet- or head-first to retrieve a 10-lb object from 6 feet depth

Resurface, then swim 20 yards back (on your back) holding the object with both hands and keeping your face at or near the surface

Exit the water without using steps or a ladder.

Knowledge of pool safety, how to be proactive about accidents and the appropriate methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.

Knowledge of on-site protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.

Work requires the ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

Work requires the ability to demonstrate professional public relations skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Ability to swim proficiently and demonstrate swimming techniques.

Work requires the ability to pass rescue skills and first aid proficiency test as well as swim for long distances, minimum 300 yards.

Work requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.

Work requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions, ability to deal with problems.

Must pass all post offer pre-employment processes and/or procedures, to include but not limited to Drug Screen, Physical Examination, and applicable Background Checks.