Pool Lifeguard #2017-PT05

General lifeguarding duties and teaching swimming at the Aquatic Center or Houston Sworn Aquatic Center. Includes rescuing swimmers in distress, administering first aid, enforcement of City Ordinances and general maintenance of pool, grounds, and restrooms.  May include assistance with water exercise or swim team.  Performs other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or must obtain within one year of hire,
• Nationally Recognized Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross, YMCA),
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider,
• Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Elementary Swim Instructor (ESI) or equivalent Swim America or YMCA course preferred at time of hire, or must obtain within 3 months of time of hire,
• Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) is desired,
• Oxygen Administration is desired,
• Must pass required swim test and drug screening; Swim test will be scheduled at a later date.
• Knowledge of water safety rules and regulations.  Ability to establish rapport with the general public, fellow workers and supervisors,
• Sedentary work to extreme labor-intensive work based on rescue situations.  Physical abilities include swimming, running, walking, pulling, pushing, climbing, carrying, lifting, hearing, talking and seeing.  Outside work under all weather conditions.

Work Days/Hours   :  Facilities operate seven days per week; hours vary by season; no more than
   25 hours per week
 
Job Status              :  (  ) Full time                  ( X ) Part time/temporary
 
Department/Number:  Parks & Recreation/Aquatics/3910                Pay Plan/Grade:  N/A-15S