Lifeguard​/EMT, Park and Recreation; Non-Civil Service

Lifeguard/EMT, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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The Lifeguard/EMT provides medical expertise for staff and patron safety, incident response, and first‑aid in coordination with lifeguards and other aquatics safety personnel during park operations.

• Respond to and assist with emergencies, providing emergency medical and first‑aid assistance to patrons daily.
• Proactively monitor patrons and staff for signs of distress and respond accordingly, remaining calm and administering basic medical attention.
• Draft and complete reports and documentation daily related to incidents where medical assistance is given to ensure transparency.
• Assist with and participate in lifeguard in‑service weekly, giving feedback, support, and information.
• Maintain inventory daily of first‑aid supplies and test AED and oxygen equipment.
• Provide lifeguarding activities when needed.
• Perform any and all other work as needed or assigned.

• Knowledge of lifeguarding and basic EMT procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid, standards of care, maintaining needed equipment, and adequate supplies.
• Knowledge of water‑park rules for operation.
• Knowledge of swimming‑pool maintenance and chemistry.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and train lifeguarding and safety personnel.
• Ability to identify distressed persons.
• Ability to handle emergency situations quickly and effectively.
• Physical ability to swim, run, walk, stand, and perform a wide range of activities.
• Ability to provide customer service and ensure patron safety for a large number of patrons at a large aquatics facility.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

1 year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.

EMT Basic Certification, Lifeguarding.

High School Diploma, GED.

$21.04 - $22.67 per hour. The salary listed is the starting range; the amount offered will depend on qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.