Seasonal Pool

PLEASE NOTE IN APPLICATION WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, AVAILABLE POSITIONS ARE:

• CASHIER
• LIFEGUARD
• HEAD LIFEGUARD
• ASSISTANT MANAGER

The primary responsibility as a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision‑making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations.

Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.

Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required.

Must be available to work part time seasonal employment.

Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP).

Actively guards and scan the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding.

Communicate and enforce all State and local city pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner.

Dress and appearance are consistent with City of Kilgore standards including wearing your swimsuit, guard shirt, whistle and tube while on duty.

Conduct pool inspections and complete pool chemical logs and report imbalances as required or address concerns to the supervisor.

Proper radio or phone protocol and response in a timely manner, includes radio communication to the front desk, building managers, direct supervisors and or 911.

Record daily participation numbers and complete daily cleaning assignments.

Must be able to relieve operations duties when needed, not limited to but consisting of Concession, Bag Check, and Cashier Office duties.

Attend and participate in regular in-service trainings.

Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons.

Document any incidents and/or injuries.

Maintain a clean and tidy work space.

Perform other duties as assigned by management and supervisors.

Previous lifeguarding experience.

Must act and represent City of Kilgore in a positive and professional manner.

Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks.

Attend regularly scheduled departmental meetings for all areas necessary.

Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors.

Communicate clear and concise information as needed to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel and police services.

Adhere to all City of Kilgore City Pool guidelines and non‑negotiables.

Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques.

Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members.

Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Kilgore City Pool staff.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage their time and balance professional and personal commitments.

Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence.

Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently.

Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff and management.

Positively promotes Kilgore City Pool to peers and patrons and takes initiative to be involved throughout the season.

• Communication
• Critical thinking
• Problem solving
• Understanding and appreciation for human differences
• Civic responsibility
• Effective leadership
• Change management
• Conflict management
• Customer Service

Evaluation will be based on self, peer and supervisory evaluations.