Head Lifeguard - Seasonal

Starting Pay $16.00/hour

The candidates will demonstrate themselves to match the culture within the City of Farmers Branch. The purpose of this position is to assist with the operation, safety, and maintenance of the outdoor (seasonal) aquatic facilities.

• Supervise the pool facility and its staff.
• Ensure the safety of pool guests through effective scanning, assisting with "Learn to Swim" lessons when necessary, maintaining cleanliness, and completing light janitorial work.
• Showcase strong leadership, exceptional public relations skills, and effective decision‑making.
• Conduct surveillance, provide educational support, and enforce rules and policies for staff and facility guests.
• Maintain all health and safety standards.
• Attend and participate in regular in‑service training.
• Complete and analyze pool water chemistry and reports.
• Work with guests to achieve a positive pool experience.
• Assist the Assistant Aquatics Manager with supervising assigned staff.
• Require regular attendance.
• May be assigned lifeguard responsibilities if necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• At least 17 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of two (2) years of lifeguard experience, with at least one (1) year as head lifeguard preferred.
• Possesses knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
• Employment conditional upon successful completion of a criminal background check, drug and alcohol test.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with guests daily.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, peers, and guests.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions with minimal deviation; sometimes required close review.
• Use of standard technical skills appropriate for the work environment.
• Ability to remain attentive and alert during long periods.
• Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, writing, and math.
• Pass swimming and abilities test for lifeguard.
• Attend mandatory meetings and in‑service trainings.
• Work on-call schedule as necessary.

• Required to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Work on‑call schedule as necessary.
• Must be able to attend mandatory meetings and in‑service trainings.
• Position is classified as a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification for the duration of employment.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification desired or willing to obtain within three (3) months of hire.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor certification desired or willing to obtain within three (3) months of hire.

Position involves considerable outdoor exposure to extreme temperature changes and weather conditions, fumes and chemicals, noise and vibration. Occasional physical and mechanical hazards, handling of oily, greasy parts and equipment. Physical demands include frequent lifting of heavy objects up to 50 lbs., continuous physical exertion leading to fatigue of arms, back, legs, or sensory facilities, sufficient physical stamina to walk a majority of the workday, extensive bending, stooping, and climbing.