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Lifeguard - City of Kerrville, TX (ID: 463387)
Title	Lifeguard
Type	Parks,Recreation and Natural Resources
Date Posted	2023-12-08
City / Organization	City of Kerrville, TX
Website	Click Here for the Position Listing
Email Contact	jobs@kerrvilletx.gov
Description	Lifeguard 153-D01/D07 Job Summary: 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 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. 1) Monitor and maintain swimmer safety at all times by preventing accidents and responding quickly to emergency situations. 2) Perform necessary swimmer rescue, basic life support skills. 3) Follow comprehensive Aquatic Risk Management Program as required by Ellis & Associates and facility’s Emergency Action Plan. 4) Maintain general appearance and cleanliness of assigned area and perform general housekeeping of assigned area; maintain water safety equipment. 5) Sets up equipment for scheduled recreational activities / events. 6) Assist with assigned recreation / aquatics programs and special events. 7) Teach, organize, and demonstrate swim lessons and other aquatics programming. 8) Maintain inventories and cares for City property and equipment. 9) Performs other duties as may be assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • 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. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: • Safety equipment (rescue tubes, AED, etc.), training equipment, pool skimmer Protective Equipment Required: • Sun protective equipment such as 100% UV sunglasses, billed/brimmed hat or cap; sunscreen. • Gloves when using cleaning solutions in custodial work. Education, Certification and Experience Required: • 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. Physical and Environmental Conditions: Continuously sits, looks, listens, and talks while monitoring and maintaining swimmer safety. Frequently stands, walks lifts and carries safety equipment; chairs and tables on pool deck; pushes/pulls vacuum, broom, and water hoses, and handles equipment; kneels, bends and climbs stairs and guard stands. Occasionally reaches for safety equipment, chairs and tables on pool deck, and twist while demonstrating safety moves, swim lessons; diving instructions. This position is subject to outside environmental conditions, including being in extreme heat while performing job. Special Restrictions: For employees under age 16: • May not work before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. except from June 1 through Labor Day when the evening hour is extended to 9 p.m. • May not work more than 8 hours a day on a non-school day. • May not work more than 40 hours a week during non-school weeks. • May not be required to load or unload trash or operate any power equipment. Lifeguard 153-D01/D07 $14.00 hour Open Until Filled Human Resources 701 Main Street Kerrville, TX 78028 Phone 830-258-1505 Fax 830-792-8346 jobs@kerrvilletx.gov https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kerrville The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.

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