Lifeguard

$10.50/ Hr.

Works 30-40 hours a week

Summary

The City of Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department is seeking enthusiastic lifeguards for a rewarding job! Our ideal lifeguards work 20-30 hours per week, follow lifeguarding standards, respond effectively to emergencies, maintain cleanliness, and may even teach swimming lessons at our indoor swimming pool.

Essential Responsibilities

• Patron Safety: Ensure the safety of all patrons through preventive lifeguarding.
• Rule Enforcement: Know, understand, and enforce all swimming pool rules.
• Emergency Response: Respond appropriately to emergency situations and perform required lifesaving actions.
• Training: Maintain monthly lifeguard training hours (4 hours per month) to keep certifications valid.
• Facility Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and disinfecting of all public areas.
• Swim Instruction: Teach assigned swim lesson levels as directed by Pool Managers
• Standards Maintenance: Set and uphold standards that promote a healthy and safe environment for all pool users.
• Policies and Procedures: Follow all guidelines outlined in the employee handbook and any directives from management.
• Work during special events outside of the pool.
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks assigned by management or the Aquatic Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lifeguard Skills Pretest:
  • 150-yard swim.
  • Tread water for 2 minutes (without using hands).
  • Retrieve a 10-pound brick from 7 feet of water.
• Certifications: Must pass American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (provided by the City).
• Flexibility: Ability to work shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM, including swimming lesson instruction.
• Teamwork: Willingness to work at Warford Activity Center Pool.
• Ability to lift approximately 20-30 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Reliable transportation to and from work sites.
• No vacations or leaves of absence allowed without prior approval and shift coverage.

Work Environment

Work is conducted indoors in various weather conditions.

Requires adaptability to a dynamic environment with changing goals, priorities, and needs.

EEO/ADA Statement

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable laws.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 806-378-4294.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.