Lifeguard

City of Stafford, TX; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Lifeguards to ensure the safety of patrons at their aquatic facility. This role involves maintaining constant surveillance, providing emergency care, and ensuring a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates will be strong swimmers, possess CPR and Lifeguard certifications, and be able to work well with children. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain experience in a supportive and dynamic environment while making a positive impact in the community. Join a team committed to excellence and safety this summer!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old for Lifeguard role.
• Good swimmer with ability to work well with children.

Responsibilities

• Maintain constant surveillance of patrons for safety.
• Provide emergency care and treatment as needed.
• Perform maintenance duties to ensure a clean facility.

Skills

Lifeguarding surveillance techniques

CPR knowledge

Emergency response

Customer service

Swimming skills

Education

Lifeguard certification

CPR certification

Job description

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The City of Stafford Recreation and Performing Arts Department is accepting applications for the following summer employment opportunity:

Title/Part Time: Lifeguard

Dept/Div: Stafford Pool

Dates: April 2025 - September 2025

Reports to: Director of Recreation & Performing Arts

Closing Date: Until position it is filled.

Pay based on experience $11.00 to $16.00 per hour

The City of Stafford Aquatic Staff ensures the safety of patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. The City is now hiring lifeguards for the season. Below is a list of the skills needed to be a member of the Stafford Aquatic Staff.

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.
• Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services (lifeguards).
• Presents professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service.
• Performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain a clean and safe facility.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate activity reports.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Skill in the application of lifeguarding surveillance and rescue techniques (lifeguards).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical skills evaluation as stipulated by the department (lifeguards).
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Knowledge of CPR and emergency medical procedures (lifeguards).
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals and forms, accurately complete all paperwork as required, following the established procedures.
  
  

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor - Must be at least 15 years of age. Lifeguard must be a good swimmer, be able to work well with children and maintain a safe and clean pool environment. Must be able to pass Lifeguarding and CPR classes. Must be available for both sessions of swim lessons. Pay based on experience $11.00 to $16.00 per hour

Head Lifeguard - Must be at least 17 years of age, 2 years of experience is required. Must be able to pass Lifeguarding and CPR classes. Must be available for both sessions of swim lessons. Head Lifeguard responsible for insuring all City of Stafford Lifeguards are trained in the correct implementation of swim lessons to insure all patrons have the chance to be successful. Head Lifeguard is also responsible for managing the facility and staff in the absence of the Pool Manager/Assistant Manager. Pay based on experience $14.00 to $17.00 per hour

Minimum City of Stafford Lifeguard Qualifications - Swim 500 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Candidates may swim using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both but swimming on the back or side is not allowed. Swim goggles may be used.

• Tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs.
• Complete the following timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds (swim goggles are not allowed)
• Starting in the water, swim 25 yards.
• Surface dive, feet-first, to a depth of 4 to 12 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 25 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object and keeping "the face" at or near the surface so they are able to get a breath. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
  

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