Lifeguard

Summary

This requisition expires on May 9, 2026, but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for continually observing patron activities to ensure their safety and to perform rescue and/or first-aid techniques, as needed.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

• Observe patron activities continually to ensure safety including monitoring the swimming pool and surrounding area during period of operation.
• Explain, clarify, and enforce pool rules; notify leadership if unsafety behavior is exhibited and continues.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of the pool and surrounding areas, daily and as needed.
• Administer rescue and/or first aid to guests, as needed.
• Assist in aquatic programming, as needed.
• Respond to and resolve customer issues and/or requests in a courteous and professional manner; notify leadership immediately if not able to resolve customer concerns.

• None.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Must possess current American Red Cross Red Cross Lifeguard Certification; and,
• Ability to pass a water skills test,

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws parks and recreation.
• Knowledge of leisure, social, health and legal needs of individuals with disabilities at all age levels.
• Knowledge of CPR/AED first aid procedures and aquatic rescue procedures.
• Skill in problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in swimming.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Ability to motivate and provide appropriate guidance and behavior management.
• Ability to take charge and identify solutions quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written forms, for the needs of the audience.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing work environment to facilitate/accomplish needed activities.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check and social security number verification.
• Must pass a physical examination.
• Must be able to swim and be prepared handle emergencies.
• Must possess and maintain American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

SAFETY

• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment; ensure equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing; operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Promptly report unsafe conditions in the work area and/or any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

• Safety Sensitive (Subject to random drug testing): Yes.
• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard pool equipment including rescue tubes, backboard, shepherd’s crook, whistle, hip pack, resuscitation mask and other first aid supplies, pool chemicals and testing kits, pool cleaning supplies.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Environment: Works prolonged time in chlorinated water, inside and/or outside in 90-105 degree heat; exposure to inclement weather, noise, debris, odor, and chemicals; typical water temperature of 78-90 degrees; occasionally requires irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Travel: Travels to City of Denton buildings and professional meetings as required.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
  • Must be able to work overtime or outside of normal business hours, as required.
  • Must be available for position trainings during the designated timeframe outlined for program.
  • Must be able to obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid certification by the designated timeframe outlined for program.
  • Must be able to work the designated summer seasonal program schedule, dates will adjust annually, Monday - Friday with shift times varying between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Service-Oriented
• Strategically Focused
• Fiscally Responsible

E-Verify:
The City of Denton participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.