Lifeguard

Department:

Das Rec

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

$13.74 - $16.50

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: Enthusiastic team players to join the two-time Texas Recreation and Park Society’s Gold Medalist New Braunfels Parks and Recreation Department as a valued team member of DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center. DAS REC provides 77,000 square feet of something for everyone. For more information visit www.dasrec.com. Under general supervision, assists in ensuring customer satisfaction and safety for employees, members and visitors to DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center aquatic facilities and programs.

What will you gain from this role?

• Develop skills in communication, teamwork, water safety, rescues, and preventing accidents.
• You'll gain proficiency in life-saving techniques, including CPR and first aid, which can be valuable in any situation.
• Transferable skills that can build up your resume. Lifeguarding can be a standout addition to your resume, especially if you're interested in careers in healthcare, public safety, or event management.
• Networking Opportunities: Being part of a community-based job can open doors for future opportunities in parks, recreation, and other public services.

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in ensuring the delivery of high quality and consistent aquatic programs and services to the community.
• Prepares and assists in maintaining facilities including but not limited to DAS REC, New Braunfels Recreation Center in a safe condition and to meet community needs; coordinated in alignment with the City’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures, and State and Federal laws.
• Assists in promoting departmental programs and city-wide special event coordination and setup.
• Opening and closing aquatic area at appropriate times.
• Conducting and recording water tests enforcing all pool rules.
• Preventing injuries and minimizing hazardous situations.
• Providing safety surveillance at all times or when on stand.
• Handling all injuries, accidents and emergency situations as they arise (contact Pool Manager for any assistance).
• Instruct various ages in swimming, water safety, and other aquatic programming.
• Completing assigned cleaning duties.
• Attending in-service training as scheduled.
• Maintaining life safety and rescue skills at rescue ready levels over the duration of employment.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

We’ll train you, but see below for your education and experience that matters most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• Must be fifteen (15) years of age; AND one (1) year customer service/public interaction experience required, with aquatic facility experience preferred.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Must possess or obtain before beginning work: American Red Cross Lifeguard/First Aid certification, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer certification and Administering Emergency Oxygen certification.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification is preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of excellent customer service.

Required Skill in:

• Interpreting customer and facility needs and solving customer service and public relations issues.
• Responding to emergencies and determining corrective actions using available resources.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with City employees, facility lessees and guests, event sponsors and vendors, and the general public.  
• Effective, clear and concise communication.

Your Work Environment: 

• Work is performed in an office environment and all weather conditions, with potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, wet surfaces, pool maintenance equipment, infectious diseases and blood borne pathogens; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to work flexible work schedule and irregular hours including weekdays, weekends, holidays and evenings.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.
• NOTE:  This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.