Lifeguard-8

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains safety by monitoring swimming areas and enforcing rules.
• Responds to emergencies by performing rescues, initiating emergency procedures, and administering first aid.
• Maintains pool water chemistry and adjusts chemical levels to ensure safety standards.
• Supports aquatics programming and assists with water quality maintenance.
• Assists with pool maintenance tasks such as refilling and routine upkeep.
• Officiates or assists with swim meets and aquatic events.
• Develops and delivers aquatic programs like swim lessons and water safety instruction.
• Maintains accurate records of aquatic activities and programs.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in High School, High School Diploma, or GED.
• Must be 15 years or older.
• CPR certified.
• Successfully complete the New Mexico lifeguard and safety training.

Qualifications

Requires a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits

The County offers many benefits including, but not limited to, generous leave accruals, career development opportunities, remote & flex-work options as appropriate, longevity pay, education assistance program, health benefits, lucrative retirement, and more.

Pay

$15.55 - $20.01 per hour

Schedule

Employee is outdoors 75% of time when assigned to outdoor pool; 25% of time when assigned to inside pool. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.