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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
Performs lifeguard duties at the City's Activity Center Natatorium; provides customer service and assistance to patrons; participates in maintaining pool facilities; prepares departmental records and logs; and performs other related duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Serves as lifeguard and monitors the safety of aquatic facility patrons (occasionally required to work outdoor pool): Enforces safety policies and procedures.Initiates rescues; administers First Aid and/or CPR.Completes daily safety checks.Prepares injury forms and daily chemical sheets/logs.Oversees patron entrance; provides customer service to the public. Participates in maintaining aquatic facilities: Cleans and sanitizes pool deck, locker rooms, and lobby areas.Vacuums, sweeps, removes trash, and performs other janitorial duties.Monitors water and chemical levels; adds chemicals as necessary.Performs backwashing of pool system. Serves as swimming instructor: Provides lessons for infants up to adultsTeaches fundamentals of water survival, breathing techniques, floating, stroke/diving techniques, and/or other related skills.Conducts meetings with participants and parents.Completes swimming lesson certificates and related paperwork. Calculates and prepares timesheets for payroll.Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. DECISION MAKING- This position works under general supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Previous lifeguard experience is desirable.
- Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within 2 (two) weeks of employment.
CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
CORE COMPETENCIES- Must be able to read and comprehend regulations, municipal codes, handbooks, and manuals; must be able to review/prepare facility records, logs, and documentation.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills are required; must be able to maintain positive working relationships with City departments and personnel, patrons, and the general public.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 150 pounds occasionally. Subject to vision and hearing constantly; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing and talking occasionally; fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending and twisting rarely.
Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, wet surfaces, water, pool maintenance equipment, hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, and blood borne pathogens.
Safety Sensitive Position.
The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.
View our Benefits Guide.
BENEFITS
Retirement- Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) - Individual trust replacing Social Security
- Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan and Roth IRA
- Employee Assistance Program
- Activity Center Membership
- Direct Deposit
Closing Date/Time: 11/29/2024 4:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of San Marcos, TX
Show moreThe City of San Marcos is dedicated to providing excellent service to our residents and maintaining our high quality of life. Business, industry, education, retail, and government make up the backbone of the San Marcos economy. The City of San Marcos works closely with all of our community partners to help our community become a thriving, job-producing city with opportunities for all.
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