Lifeguard

Posting Details

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Position Information

Job Title

Lifeguard

Posting Number

P003400

Position Type

Part-Time

Position Status

Part Time

Grant Funded

No

Grant Funding Source

N/A

Category

Instructional Support

Class Code

55

Starting Pay

$15.75

Department

DT VC Student Success & Academic Affairs

Job Summary

The Lifeguard ensures the safety of pool patrons and assists with aquatic programs and pool operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Safeguards and regulates the conduct of pool patrons, while enforcing pool policies, rules, and regulations
• Rescues patrons and performs appropriate follow-up procedures, including the proper use of equipment in the performance of first aid
• Maintains appropriate records, including participating in the preparation of daily records, providing written reports on all accidents, and maintaining properly updated safety requirements
• Conducts patron swimming test to assess the ability to swim independently and unattended while providing customer service to patrons, including handling customer conflict and complaints, as necessary
• Performs work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures, including operating equipment safely and reporting any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor; attends in-service training and instructs certain skills to staff
• Maintains equipment and materials used within the department
• Maintains room in clean, orderly manner and provides strict security and accountability

Service Excellence

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the essential performance requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College ( TCC )
• Supports the values of the College: teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required


The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Lifeguard certification
• First aid certification
• CPR / AED certification

Preferred Qualifications

• American Red Cross Lifeguard certification
• Experience working as a Lifeguard

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships, including strong listening, verbal, and written communication
• Skilled using computer applications and enterprise systems, including the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to react to emergency situations, which may require quick movements, strenuous activity, and occasionally assisting or lifting persons in distress of various weights. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have exposure to swimming pools, chemical fumes, wet and humid conditions, and occasionally moderately loud noise. The employee may also occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Special Instructions Summary

This is a part-time position, with a maximum of 19.5 hrs. per week. Flexibility is required as part-time work schedules may vary based on individual campus/departmental needs including evenings and weekends.

This is a “Pooled” posting utilized to hire Lifeguard positions on multiple campuses. Applications for “Pooled” positions are reviewed as assignments become available. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions on an as-needed basis.

Posted

02/06/2023

Posting Contact Summary

Should you have questions specific to this position please contact the following individual

Contact

Sarah Matlock

*

sarah.matlock@tccd.edu
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
2. Certification / License

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Military/Foster Care Preference Documentation