Overview

Position Title: PARKS & RECREATION

Company: City Of El Paso County

Location: El Paso County, TX, US

Job Description:

The Lifeguard under general supervision enforces swimming pool safety rules and regulations, prevents injuries by minimizing hazardous situations and/or behaviors, and engage in general tasks associated with the operation of a swimming pool.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors swimming pool to enforce safety rules and regulations and caution swimmers about unsafe swimming practices;
  • Rescues swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques and administers minor first aid;
  • Participates in judging and timing swimming events, as assigned;
  • Participates in training of swimming pool personnel, as assigned;
  • Prepares necessary daily forms accurately;
  • Performs opening and closing procedures;
  • Cleans pool and pool area;
  • Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to the swimming pool’s filtration and chlorination systems and provides maintenance support (chemical tests, maintenance order requests), as needed in absence of Aquatics Manager;
  • Ensures pool is ready for use; including setting up lanes;
  • Gives swimming instructions, completes training programs prior to and during the season;
  • Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations;
  • Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and
  • Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Requirements:

  • Candidate must be at least 15 years of age by time of hire.
  • Must be certified by the time of employment.
  • Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid permit or driver’s license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso as applicable to the location the incumbent will be working or be required to work at.
  • Lifeguard Certification.
  • Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC) Certifications by time of hire.