What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard position at City of Kerrville?
Supervise all swimming activities at assigned pool. Maintain safety and cleanliness in and around pool area, including order and discipline of all swimmers and visitors in pool area; enforce all pool rules. Must be courteous and cooperative with the public at all times.This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
- Monitor and maintain swimmer safety at all times by preventing accidents and responding quickly to emergency situations.
- Perform necessary swimmer rescue, basic life support skills.
- Follow comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program as required by Ellis & Associates and facility’s Emergency Action Plan.
- Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of assigned area and perform general housekeeping of assigned area; maintain water safety equipment.
- Sets up equipment for scheduled recreational activities / events.
- Assist with assigned recreation / aquatics programs and special events.
- Teach, organize, and demonstrate swim lessons and other aquatics programming.
- Maintain inventories and cares for City property and equipment.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
- Excellent swimming skills.
- Ability to administer Basic Life Support Skills with or without assistance.
- Ability to perform all skills required for certifications.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and effectively enforce pool rules.
- Ability to maintain courteous and helpful working relationships with the public of all ages.
- Ability to demonstrate cooperative behavior with team, supervisors, and the public.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor(s).
- Ability to give verbal and physical instructions to swim lesson students.
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Completion of 9th grade level in high school or greater.
- *Must be 15 years of age or older.
- 20/25 vision or better with corrective lenses.
- Jeff Ellis & Associates ILTP (International Lifeguard Training Program) License training provided on-site at applicants expense.
- Possession of a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License preferred, but not required.
- Experienced swimmer.
- No experience as a lifeguard required.
- Experience in public relations preferred.
Salary : $14