TEMP - Lifeguard

Summary

Responsible for ensuring the safety of all guests visiting the facility by following all City of Garland and Jeff Ellis and Associates protocols.

Salary

$15.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Take a proactive role in ensuring guest safety.

• Maintain a safe and organized work area and facility.

• Participate in regularly scheduled trainings.

• Assist in maintaining a clean facility.

• Administer life saving measures as needed.

• Assist with programs, guest services and rentals as needed.

• Maintain an inviting work environment by inspiring others with enthusiasm and positivity.

• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 16 years old on opening day of the aquatic facilities.

• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from the workplace.

• Ability to learn lifesaving water skills to pass the Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Class.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year lifeguard experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of water safety and rescue procedures

• Ability to swim well

• Ability to administer First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Licenses and Certifications

• Must obtain Ellis and Associates Lifeguard Certification through the City of Garland.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent typically works in an outdoor environment with exposure to all weather conditions under direct sunlight and may be required to walk, bend, stoop and lift a minimum of forty pounds.