Lifeguard (Breckenridge)

$10.00 Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in West Central $8.87

• $12.

87 Per hour Lifeguard (Breckenridge) Breckenridge-City of

Occupation:

Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Location:

Breckenridge, TX

• 76424

Job Type:

Regular, Part Time (Less than 30 Hours), Permanent Employment

Posted:

04/28/2026 Positions available: 5

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/01/2026

Expires:

05/28/2026 Job #: 17007589 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Part Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Benefits Help for . Job descriptions are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the job and arenotintended to reflect all duties performed within the job. The City ofBreckenridgedoes not discriminateon the basis ofrace, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.

TheCityis an equal opportunity employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under direct or general supervision, performs a wide variety of aquatics program duties to include water rescue; monitors pool and deck safety; explains and enforces facility/pool rules; provides first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); remains alert in large groups, including children, both visually and audibly to insure safety, facility rules, incident prevention, and health standards; provides information to the public; sets up and removes lifeguard equipment; assists with facility maintenance tasks and performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receivesdirectionfrom the Pool Managers and Head Guards. Exercises no supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION

STATEMENTS-Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Promotes the safety of all facility participants;monitorsthe behavior of facility participants to include those in the pool, on the pool deck, in the locker rooms and restrooms. Remains watchful and alertat all timeswhen on duty; recognizes and responds effectively in emergencies; performs water rescue/assistancefor any pool patron in distress or danger; provides first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)and emergency care when necessary. Interacts with pool facility patrons in person and on the telephone; provides information to the public; explains and enforces all pool facility rules,policiesand procedures. Assistswith swimming lessons, pool parties, closing and opening the pool;maintainsrecreation/pool equipment in assigned areas; sets up and takes down a variety of equipment to include lifeguard stands, pool lane lines and reels. Performs work requiring athletic swimming ability and good physical condition; lifts and carries supplies, equipment and other items weighing 50 pounds or less. Maintains facility appearance;monitorsfull facility for cleanliness;assistswith pool deck,restroomand pool general maintenance tasks; performs pre-season pool preparations and end of season pool cleanup, storage and winterization as assigned. May work as lifeguard for swim camps, or special city swimming events or activities as needed; works extended days or flexible hours including evenings and weekends; substitutes for other employees when needed. Performs related duties and responsibilities asrequired. Attends work regularly as scheduled.

Marginal Functions:

Lifts and carries supplies, equipment and other items weighing 50 pounds or less. Performs maintenance duties such as (but not limited to) trash collection,floorand toilet sanitation, skimming pool surface; and scrubbing tile.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Water rescue techniques, CPR and first aid. Swimming pool and pool deck safety requirements. Interpreting and explaining applicable policies and procedures. English usage and grammar. Customer service techniques. Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. Safe work practices.

Ability to:

Deal with large crowds of people and noise levels. Analyze situations accurately and select quick,effectiveand responsible courses of action. Make on the spot, quick decisions toensure safety of all users of the pool areas. Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public in a tactful manner. Enforce all aquatic facility policies,rulesand regulations. Inspect the facility on a daily schedule and report any unsafe conditions or equipment to the supervisor. Administer emergency care when needed. Stand or sit for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures. Work extended days or flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Learn,understandand apply applicable policies and procedures. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Establish andmaintaineffective relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively orally. Read and write at the levelrequiredfor successful job performance. Perform work requiring good physical condition. Work under limited supervision and use independent judgment. Interpret and explain applicable rules,regulationsand policies. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination andperceptionneeded for:

• making observations
• communicating with others
• reading and writing
• monitoringassigned activities and operations.

Maintain mental capacity whichpermits:

• making sound decisions and using good judgment
• prioritizing work activities
• demonstratingintellectual capabilities. Maintain physical conditionappropriate tothe performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
• lifting or carrying light to moderate objects
• operatingassigned equipment.

Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that wouldlikely providethe required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

No experiencerequired.

Training:

Training in CPR and first aid techniques.

Formal or informal education ortraining which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

License or Certificate:

Current Lifeguard Certification through American Red Cross. Current First Aid Certification. Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Swimming pool environment; exposure to water and chemicals.

Most duties in this class are performed working outside, often in extreme heat. Incumbent must be able to work a flexible schedule, to include call-back, shift work, early mornings, evenings,holidaysand weekends to accommodate City needs.

Physical Conditions:

The majority ofwork is performed outdoors on a pool deck or in a swimming pool. An incumbent sits, stands,walksand runs on slippery and uneven surfaces, kneels, crouches, twists, climbs ladders and inclines, swims, reaches, bends, crawls, and pushes, pulls, drags, grasps and lifts pool equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. An incumbent will perform strenuous physical activity requiring physical strength and endurance when performing water rescues.

During the course ofsome rescue and first aid tasks, an incumbent may be exposed to blood, other bodily fluids/products, communicablediseasesand other related health hazards. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job and have mobility, vision,hearingand dexterity levelsappropriate tothe duties to be performed.

DISCLAIMERS

This job description is: 1. Intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by any employee assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be a complete list of all job duties, responsibilities, and/or behaviors of employees in this job. It is intended to describe the essential functions of the position that a qualified individual must be able to perform, either with or without reasonable accommodation. 2. Not intended to limit ormodifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. 3. Not an employment agreement or contract. The City ofBreckenridgehas the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. A criminal history, driver's license check and drug test arerequiredfor employment. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City ofBreckenridgewill provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. This job descriptiondoes not constitutean employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.