Salary: $18.73 – $20.94 Hourly
Location : Multiple Locations – Dallas, TX
Job Type: Temporary Part-time
Job Number: HRNCS-LIFEWATSAFETYINSTRUC-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
Opening Date: 07/19/2023
Closing Date: 8/2/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
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The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
Our employees have growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in the community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five years vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor provides for patron safety and first aid in coordination with aquatics safety personnel by enforcing park and pool rules, recognizing and responding to aquatic incidents during normal operations, and performing various water safety instruction and educational development. Work is done seasonally.
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
- Observes swimmers from guard stand or poolside and cautions swimmers of rule violations to enforce pool safety rules; vonducts appropriate emergency and rescue techniques including CPR and First Aid for distressed or drowning swimmers.
- Administers first aid to pool patrons for injuries such as cuts, abrasions, sprains, and contusions to provide basic medical assistance as needed; reports injuries, accidents, and assistance rendered to patrons to the pool manager and documents each occurrence to maintain proper files on such occurrences.
- Cleans, checks, and maintains pool, pool area, and restrooms to ensure a clean and sanitary facility; inspects pool equipment such as ladders, diving boards, and guard stands.
- Monitors and documents water quality to ensure that the pool water maintains a proper chemical balance.
- Communicates with the general public regarding lessons and other water safety instructional opportunities.
- Instructs and teaches participants enrolled in the Learn to Swim program; plans lessons, evaluates individual participant progress, and provides corrective feedback
- Recruits, trains, and assigns class aides and assistants; ensures there is a lifeguard on duty during lessons and instructional activities.
- Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
- Assist with pre-season operational and maintenance tasks.
- Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
None
Licenses and Certifications
Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instructor Certification required before fulfilling lifeguard and/or water safety instructor responsibilities.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of Lifeguarding and first aid skills.
- Knowledge of pool safety and City policies.
- Knowledge of water park rules for operation.
- Knowledge of Water Safety Instruction techniques, styles, and methods.
- Ability to identify distressed persons.
- Ability to develop and implement strong instructional activities for water safety programs.
- Ability to handle emergency situations quickly and effectively,
- Ability to swim, run, walk, stand, and perform a wide range of physical abilities.
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Seasonal Employees are not eligible to participate in the City of Dallas benefits programs.
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Are you over the age of 16?
- Yes
- No
Required Question