Salary: $15.00 – $16.50 Hourly
Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 1302138
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 05/12/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $15.00/hr. minimum – $16.50/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To observe all patrons of Mesquite swimming pools and ensure their safety while using the pool; to administer CPR and First Aid as needed; and to perform cleaning or maintenance work on the pool and in the pool area.
SUPERVISION
General Supervision is provided by the Swimming Pool Supervisor or Head Lifeguard.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Observe pool patrons and ensure that pool rules and safety practices are followed
- Provide CPR, AED or first aid as required.
- Clean pool tiles, decks, drain covers, gutters, and bathrooms, vacuum the pool and perform other pool maintenance duties.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
EXPERIENCE
- None required.
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age at time of hire.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- Possession of an appropriate Lifeguard Training Certificate from the American Red Cross or another agency of equivalent standing.
- Possession of an appropriate valid CPR Certificate from the American Red Cross or another agency of equal standing.
- Possession of an appropriate valid First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross or another agency of equal standing.
- Possession of an appropriate valid Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certification from the American Red Cross or another agency of equal standing.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule 20-30 hours per week Sunday-Saturday between the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.; during the time period of May 27, through Sept 4, 2023.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Part Time and Seasonal Employees:
PARS ARS 457 Plan enrollment is mandatory for part-time and seasonal employees who work less than 1,000 hours per year.
Each pay period, 6.2% of wages will be deducted from pay and deposited into your PARS ARS account. Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis.
Each pay period, the City will also contribute the equivalent of 1.3% of wages into a PARS ARS account. Employer contributions are deposited on a pre-tax basis.
There is no contribution to Social Security Administration.
01
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Technical or Community College attendance
- Technical School completion
- Associate’s Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
02
Are you at least 16 years of age or will you be at the time of hire? (Please select YES if you will be 16 years of age by May 27, 2023.)
- Yes
- No
03
If you were referred by someone to apply for this position, please provide their first and last name below.
04
Are you Lifeguard Training Certified?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you CPR certified?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have a current First Aid Certification?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) Certified ?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you watched the Lifeguarding video? If not, please go back to the job posting and review the video. The video can also be found at: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/1569/Become-a-Lifeguard
- Yes
- No
09
Are you available to work a flexible schedule Sunday-Saturday with the hours of 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. in extreme weather?
- Yes
- No
Required Question