Lifeguard; Part-time​/No A263120-1 Aquatics

Part‑Time Position Without Benefits

Performs lifesaving skills, provides instructional swimming lessons to children and adults, and performs routine maintenance on pool and pool facilities. Monitors all activities within the pool facility. Maintains flexible schedule for rotation to various pool sites.

• Physically able to perform lifesaving skills, pool maintenance, record keeping, sanitation, and instruction.
• Must be able to perform swimming pool duties as required, such as:
  • Maintaining swimming pool facilities
  • Sanitation daily
  • Vacuuming
  • Filtration
  • Maintaining pool grounds indoor/outdoors
  • Other duties specified by the Aquatic Supervisor
• Must be able to communicate and work well with others.
• Must be responsible, reliable, and prompt.
• Must be able to participate and attend workshops.
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co‑workers and the general public.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to perform lifesaving skills, pool maintenance, record keeping, sanitation, and instruction.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Physical effort requirements:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Lifeguard Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR for Pro Certificate

Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out‑of‑state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety‑ sensitive functions/positions, per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at  two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle‑based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.

This position is a Part‑time position without benefits.

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