Lifeguard/EMT, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

Essential Functions

• Responds to and assists with emergencies and provides emergency medical and first aid assistance to patrons daily.
• Proactively monitors patrons and staff for signs and symptoms of distress and responds accordingly; remains calm and administers basic medical attention.
• Drafts and completes reports and documentation daily related to incidents where medical assistance is provided to ensure transparency.
• Affords assistance with and participation in lifeguard in-service weekly and gives feedback, support, and information.
• Maintains inventory daily of first aid supplies and tests AED and Oxygen equipment.
• Provides lifeguarding activities when needed.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of Lifeguarding and basic EMT procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid, standards of care, maintaining needed equipment, and adequate supplies.
• Knowledge of water park rules for operation.
• Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemistry.
• Ability to supervise, lead, and train lifeguarding and safety personnel.
• Ability to identify distressed persons.
• Ability to handle emergency situations quickly and effectively.
• Ability to swim, run, walk, stand, and perform a wide range of physical abilities.
• Ability to provide customer service and ensure patron safety for a large number of patrons at a large aquatics facility.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience

• 1 year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.

Licenses and Certifications

• EMT Basic Certification.
• Lifeguarding Education.

Salary Range

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.