About this opportunity
City of Dallas lists this Lifeguard/EMT, Park and Recreation (Non-Civil Service) opportunity in dallas, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Lifeguard/EMTDallas is Growing. Grow With Us.Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we're committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that's committed to service, innovation, and community.Job SummaryThe 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 Functions1. 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 Skills1. Knowledge of Lifeguarding and basic EMT procedures.2. Knowledge of first aid, standards of care, maintaining needed equipment, and adequate supplies3. 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.Experience1 year of experience as a lifeguard working with a large number of safety personnel in an aquatic facility.Licenses and CertificationsEMT Basic Certification, LifeguardingEducationHigh School Diploma, GEDSalary Range$21.50 - $22.91The 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.
Worksite address
dallas, TX, 75201, US
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