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City of Allen, TX
Lifeguard
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Job Description
Lifeguard City of Allen, TX
- 3.3 Allen, TX Job Details Temporary $14.01
- $17.
DESCRIPTION
Earn $14.01- $17.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced". Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do " Work that MATTERS! " People First- Giving priority to others Respect
- Treating others with courtesy and dignity Integrity
- Serving with honesty, trust and hard work Deliver
- Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations Excel
- Creating an innovative and improving work environment Under direct supervision, ensures the safety of customers in and around pool areas.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional , position-specific duties. Ensures the safety of customers at City aquatic facilities by visually scanning all areas of the aquatic facility, determining whether customers are in distress, performing in-water rescues and assists when necessary, providing first aid to customers when appropriate and completing CPR for rescued customers when necessary. Maintains pool operations and equipment by vacuuming the pool, scrubbing pool equipment and pool walls for sanitization purposes, operating the power wash machine to cleanse deck areas, removing debris from pool water and picking up debris from deck areas. Ensures the sanitization of aquatic facilities by disinfecting bathrooms with the appropriate cleaners, sweeping and mopping floors, picking up debris from patron areas and gathering lost items. Provides customer service by offering assistance to customers, responding to customer inquiries, addressing customer concerns or problems, educating customers on facility rules and procedures and directing customers to the appropriate persons or areas. May act as a water safety instructor if certified as such by the American Red Cross.JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Less than high school or equivalency with no prior relevant work experience Certification and Other Requirements Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age American Red Cross Lifeguard (including Deep Water) & First Aid Certification. Requires brick dive test in deep water based on depth of pool assignment- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Certification
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of:
City policies and procedures. Lifeguarding techniques and procedures. Chemicals used in pool maintenance. Occupational hazards and safety procedures Skill in: Establishing and maintaining working relationships with professional and support staff, the public, and City employees. Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution. Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and satisfaction. Working effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. Focusing on tasks with constant distractions. Effectively communicating orally. Physical Demands /Work Environment:
Ability to work varying shifts including evenings and weekends. Ability to stand and walk for long periods. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to work with mechanical, chemical, electrical, and fire hazards. Ability to lift, push, pull, reach, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, twist, climb, and balance frequently. Ability to swim nonstop for 200 yards without the use of any additional flotation devices. Ability to tread water for two minutes nonstop without using hands. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed.THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
This is a temporary position, so you'll only be with us for a limited period of time. While it doesn't include traditional benefits like health, retirement, or accrued time off, it's packed with opportunities to grow, gain experience, and make a real impact in your community! We love working with our team, and this is your chance to be part of Work that MATTERS! —apply today and join us on this exciting journey! All City employees also have free access to recreation centers , including: Don Rodenbaugh Aquatics Center Ford Pool (Summer Only) Joe Farmer Recreation Center The Edge (Summer Only) Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center Allen Senior Recreation Center (60+)?Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$28,219 / year median in Texas
+12% projected growth