Lifeguard

This is a responsible position that requires either Red Cross or other appropriate certification in the operation and techniques of lifeguard safety in a public recreation facility. The lifeguard will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining public safety and health in a public recreation facility such as a swimming pool. This is a temporary position. Maintains daily activity log sheets including daily attendance logs. Performs light bookkeeping and accounting work such as tabulating daily attendance receipts, maintaining employee sign-in and sign-out sheets. May be required to attend training meetings from time to time and work extra work hours as deemed necessary. Regular attendance is a must. Ability to work well with others. Graduation from a high school or equivalent (GED). Red Cross or other appropriate certification as a Lifeguard. Should have experience in a public recreation facility setting including log-keeping, regulations and operation to ensure the general safety and health in a public recreation facility.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

Must have proof of a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Must possess a valid Red Cross or other appropriate agency certification as a Lifeguard. Ability to use pool cleaning equipment. Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages. Knowledge of operational equipment associated with a public recreation facility. May be required to utilize personal automobile on office related business. Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.