Lifeguard

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• This is a part-time position and is ineligible for benefits.

• This is a part-time position and is ineligible for benefits.

Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and related management team, lifeguards monitor The Cove at the Lakefront facility, to ensure a safe, well-maintained pool environment. This is accomplished by visually scanning pool areas, identifying distressed swimmers, performing in-water rescues and assists as necessary, administering CPR when appropriate, and providing first aid care to patrons. In addition, this position enforces policies and procedures, performs cleaning and maintenance duties, and provides excellent customer service.

This position does not provide direction to other employees. Lifeguards must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Little Elm’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

Essential Job Functions

• Must be able to meet all American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification prerequisites including: ability to swim 300 yards continuously; tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs; complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds by starting in the water, swimming 20 yards, surface dive to a depth of 7 to 10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point while both hands remain on the 10-pound object, place the object on the pools edge, and exit the water without using steps or a ladder.
• Ensures safety of all patrons and staff throughout the aquatics park by visually scanning all areas. Determines whether participants are in distress, implements Emergency Action Plan, performs in-water rescues or assists, and provides first aid and/or CPR when necessary.
• Enforces facility rules and policies promptly and courteously.
• Responsible for compliance with safety/industry regulations and meeting customer service standards.
• Ensures the sanitization of aquatic facilities by disinfecting the pool deck, play features, restrooms, offices, and other areas with appropriate cleaners, sweeping and mopping designated floors, picking up debris, and gathering lost items.
• Performs light janitorial duties as needed.
• Provides positive, enthusiastic customer service to all customers and participants. Responds to, resolves and/or escalates customer complaints, questions, and suggestions.
• Assists with implementation of special events and works special events and/or after hours rentals as needed.
• Assists with pre-season and grand opening preparation, cleaning, and implementation.
• May assist with membership and ticket sales, program registrations and implementation, concession operations, and other facility duties as needed.
• May conduct swim lessons if certified as a Water Safety Instructor by the American Red Cross.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Must operate under the Town’s four core values of Integrity, Customer Service, Efficiency, and Innovation.

Education/Training/Experience

Must be at least fifteen (15) years old. No lifeguarding experience required. Some related work experience preferred. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Level of knowledge equivalent to less than high school or equivalency.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Must possess or be able to obtain an American Red Cross Lifeguard and Waterpark and First Aid Certifications within the first four (4) weeks of employment. Certification must remain valid for duration of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain an American Red Cross CPR/Professional Rescuer w/AED Certification within the first four (4) weeks of employment. Certification must remain valid for duration of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or transportation to and from work.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or…