Protects the safety and well-being of each patron utilizing the aquatics facility and responds to emergencies. Enforces the aquatics facility's rules and regulations.•Performs all Lifeguard job duties and responsibilities ensuring that swimmers are well supervised in the pool and on the deck areas, monitors pool activities, prevents accidents, and minimizes or eliminates hazardous situations.
•Provides emergency care and treatment as necessary until the arrival of emergency medical services. Applies first aid and performs water rescues as necessary.
•Enforces all safety rules and regulations of the aquatics facility's patrons.
•Assists with the distribution of aquatics equipment and supplies. Disseminates pool supplies and equipment as necessary.
•Prepares and submits reports to include rescues, assists, accidents, and first aid to Supervisor.
•Attends mandatory training and in-service meetings.
•Informs Supervisor of all work-related activities.
•Adheres to the personnel, safety, and divisional policies and procedures of the Town.
•Assists co-workers and other divisions as needed.
•Performs other duties as assigned.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
•A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is preferred.
•Must be at least 16 years of age.
EDUCATION:
•Has CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Certifications,
OR in lieu of currently having the Certifications, must become certified within 30 days of hire date.
Please know the Town of Flower Mound will provide the Certification classes for $125.
Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
•Must have excellent leadership, organizational, and communicative skills, both oral and written.
•Must maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with citizens, the general public, employees, and volunteers.
•Must be able to work various hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
•Must be able to talk, see, hear, read, and work in adverse environmental conditions.
•Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. of various recreational and athletic equipment.