Job Title: Pool Lifeguard

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Parks & Recreation

Division: Aquatics

Supervisor: Aquatics Manager

Effective: 08/21/2012

Job Details Category: Regular Part‑Time Status: Open

Salary:
$10.50 Posted: February 21, 2025 Closing: Open Until Filled Responsibilities Requires a working knowledge of life‑guarding procedures. Must have adaptable hours to work weekends and afternoons. Teach swimming lessons. Enforce safety policies and maintain pool facilities. Individual has no supervisory responsibilities. Will be assigned other duties as needed by the department head/supervisor. Qualifications Education

Requirements:
Minimum age 17 years. One (1) year experience in swimming. Excellent swimming skills. English/Spanish language proficiency preferred. Current Red Cross WSIT. CPR and First Aid Certificate. Employment

Requirements:
Pass drug, physical, and pre‑placement screening administered by the City of Mission. Subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate, or unreported information will lead to rejection. Skill and Ability

Requirements:
Use hand tools or machines needed for the job. Accept accountability for accuracy of one's work. Deal with and relate to all kinds of people. Think clearly and react quickly in emergencies. Make decisions based on laws, regulations, and established facts. Plan and direct programs and activities of others. Identify problems and make decisions based on experience and judgment. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Read and interpret documents such as safety rules and city policy. Essential Job Functions Teach swimming lessons daily to children of all ages.



Lifeguard public swimming sessions. Clean and sanitize bathrooms and pool facilities daily. Maintain good public relations through aquatic services and facilities. Prevent accidents in the water and on the decks. Market Gus and Goldie learn to swim program. Rescue and provide emergency care to accident victims. Know all rules and regulations as defined in pool operations. Courteous and diligent enforcement of all rules and regulations. Scrutinize internal and external pool area for hazards and initiate removal. Assist in clean‑up and maintenance of pool area. Attend all scheduled in‑service training. Collect pool admission fees and supervise wading pools when not collecting fees. Perform other appropriate duties as required. Non‑Essential Job Functions Assist in training new personnel in City swimming pool policies and procedures. Assist in coordinating joint facility use by the Mission CISD, the City of Mission and related organizations. Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating special events. Equipment and Materials

General office and safety equipment/materials include but are not limited to: rescue tube, whistles, CPR mask, Shepard hook, gloves, goggles, pens, pencils, highlighters, clipboard, telephone, policy & procedure handbook.

Work Environment

Exposure to the following environmental conditions is required for this job.

Manual Dexterity

Both gross and fine hand manipulation tasks are required. Gross hand manipulation is required to grip buckets, chairs, and soft drink packages. Fine finger dexterity is primarily utilized with the dominant hand to document accident reports, attendance, and chemical usage. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Lifeguard (20 hrs) (Chihuahua)
🏢 City of Mission Texas
📍 Chihuahua