Overview

Position Title:Lifeguard

Company:City Of Mckinney

Location:Texas 75069, TX

Job Description:

Responsible for assisting in supporting and enforcing the rules, regulations, and safety of the pool facility within the lifeguard certification.  Provide back-up support to other areas of the Parks and Recreation Department as needed.  The primary responsibility of the lifeguard is the safety of the guests.  Secondary duties include pool, deck, outdoor pool area, general maintenance, programs and work special events. Lifeguards are responsible for keeping themselves physically fit and their rescue skills at audit quality levels.

Responsibilities:

  • Scan pool area in order to detect safety concerns and practice preventative lifeguarding.
  • Recognize and respond effectively to all emergencies.
  • Conduct self in a professional manner, understand, and relate to guests while using the pools
  • Monitor and interact with guests.  Provide positive and enthusiastic customer service to all members and guests.  Greet members and guests by name.
  • Patrol pool areas to maintain cleanliness and to help maintain facility and equipment. Perform daily maintenance duties such as setting up for daily operation and major clean up at the end of the day.
  • Attend mandatory training and in-service meetings.
  • Work at special events and rentals.
  • Test pool environment for proper chemical and environmental measures.
  • Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility.
  • Complete records and reports including time sheets, incident reports, cleaning routines, etc.
  • Comply with all written City policies and procedures.
  • Arrive to work every day, on time, as scheduled.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of pool safety.
  • Knowledge of how to prevent accidents and how to react if there is an accident.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
  • Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
  • Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.