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

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The Lifeguard/EMT provides medical expertise for staff and patron safety, incident response, and first aid in coordination with Lifeguards and other aquatics safety personnel during park operations.

Essential Functions

1 Responds to and assists with emergencies and provides emergency medical and first aid assistance to patrons daily.

2 Proactively monitors patrons and staff for signs and symptoms of distress and responds accordingly; remains calm and administers basic medical attention.

3 Drafts and completes reports and documentation daily related to incidents where medical assistance is provided to ensure transparency.

4 Assists with and participates in lifeguard in-service weekly and gives feedback, support, and information.

5 Maintains inventory daily of first aid supplies and tests AED and Oxygen equipment.

6 Provides lifeguarding activities when needed.

7 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of Lifeguarding and basic EMT procedures.

2 Knowledge of first aid, standards of care, maintaining needed equipment, and adequate supplies

3 Knowledge of water park rules for operation.

4 Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemistry.

5 Ability to supervise, lead, and train lifeguarding and safety personnel.

6 Ability to identify distressed persons.

7 Ability to handle emergency situations quickly and effectively,

8 Ability to swim, run, walk, stand, and perform a wide range of physical abilities.

9 Ability to provide customer service and ensure patron safety for a large number of patrons at a large aquatics facility.

10 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

11 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

High School Diploma, GED

Salary Range

$21.50 - $22.91

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.