About the Department

Performs life saving skills, provides instructional swimming lessons to children and adults, and monitors performance of lifeguards. Oversees that the facilities are fully inspected, as well as directs staff and monitors patrons. Schedules work duties for lifeguards, checks water pH balance and records outcome. Monitors timesheets or time cards for payroll and oversees the daily cash handling and deposits.

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Must supervise and manage a group of lifeguards effectively including:
  1. Time scheduling
  2. Lifeguard rotation scheduling
  3. Clean up scheduling
  4. Vacuum and filtration scheduling
  5. Check water pH balance daily
  6. Other duties specified by the Aquatic Supervisor
• Must manage and maintain pool facility effectively, which includes the opening and closing of the pool facility.
• Must effectively handle and manage a swimming pool's cash flow operations including cash deposits.
• Must establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public which includes: public service announcements and registration of any aquatics program.
• Must take appropriate responsibility under any emergency.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to perform lifesaving skills, pool maintenance, recordkeeping, sanitation, and instruction.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous and routine work.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment Locations 
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
 
 Never

• Warehouse environment

 Seldom

• Street environment (near moving traffic)
• Construction site
• Confined space 
• Vehicles

 Sometimes

• Office or similar indoor environment

Often

• Outdoor environment

Exposures
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements

Seldom

• Individuals with known violent backgrounds
• Communicable diseases

 Sometimes

• Individuals who are hostile or irate
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances

Often

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
• Moving mechanical parts
• Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)

Travel 
Position will require the employee to travel
 
Never:

• Regional travel
• National travel
• International travel

Often

• Local travel

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• At least two (2) seasons of work experience as a lifeguard.
• At least one (1) year of supervising personnel and a program, and work experience in handling cash.

Other Qualifications

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Texas Driver License. Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment. 

• Lifeguard Certificate**
• First Aid Certificate**
• CPR for Pro Certificate**

**Copies of certifications must be attached to the application.


As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.


Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.


Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.


A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.


City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.