Lifeguard (FT)

Gfoat; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Lifeguard to promote a safe facility environment by enforcing rules and responding to emergencies. The role includes assisting with recreation programming and maintaining a clean pool area.

Ideal candidates hold a High School Diploma or equivalent and current ARC Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR certifications, with at least one year of related experience. Hours include Sundays and weekday shifts in Round Rock, Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum one year of related work experience is required.
• Current Lifeguard Certification in ARC lifeguard training, First Aid and CPR is required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce pool rules and maintain safety for members and guests.
• Rescue, resuscitate or administer first aid as required in emergencies.
• Perform opening and closing duties; keep pool and deck clean and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Crisis management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lifeguard Certification (ARC)

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

Water rescue equipment

Job description

Under close supervision, the Lifeguard promotes a safe facility environment by enforcing rules and regulations. Identifies and resolves hazardous situations, prevents accidents and performs emergency services by rescue and response. The anticipated hours for this position are Sunday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience.

Examples of Duties

• Attends mandatory in-service trainings and performs all lifesaving skills as required.
• Exercises diligence in maintaining the safety of all members and guests. Effectively enforces all pool rules and regulations. Maintains order in the pool facility, foresees possible risk and takes necessary steps to prevent accidents.
• Constantly alert and ready to assist swimmers in trouble or involved in accidents in the water or on the deck. Performs with extreme prudence emergency service by rescuing, resuscitating or administering first aid as required.
• Cooperatively works with facility team to achieve successful and effective daily operations. Performs opening and closing duties as assigned. Assists in maintaining the pool, deck and entire facility in a safe and clean standard by performing tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides customer service in an effective, friendly and professional manner.
• Assists with recreation programming (classes, workshops and trainings) as assigned. Prepares lesson plans, course content, reports, method/delivery, materials, equipment and instructional aids.
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

Experience and Training

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of related work experience required.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Current Lifeguard Certification in American Red Cross lifeguard training, First Aid and CPR required. Other agency certifications will be considered.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License, if required for assignment.
• Water Safety Instruction and Lifeguard Instruction certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment, if required for assignment.
• Must be 18 years or older.