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Part-Time Lifeguard Natatoruim
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Reports to:
Aquatics Director
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Department:
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Pay Grade
Part-Time $11.00 per hour
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Funding Source:
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Mission:
To build a tradition of excellance, the PSJA Independent School District will foster a safe, caring and creative learning enviroment that inspires students to realize their full potential a they positively impact the world around them.
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for providing a safe environment for all pool patrons and swimmers in the pool and deck area.
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED in English or current PSJA ISD high school student
Qualifications:
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or ability to attain within 7 days of hire.
- Strong swimmer
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Minimum age requirement of sixteen years
Experience:
Lifeguard experience (preferred)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Trustees may find appropriate and acceptable
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PSJA Leadership Skills and Expectations
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who are expected to embody the Spirit of PSJA and demonstrate these characteristics as they lead others.
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Positive Engagement
Welcomes staff, students, parents, and community as honored members at the district table
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Builds relationships – Builds positive, trusting relationships through frequent interactions which demonstrate care and interest in well-being of all stakeholders
Exhibits professionalism– Exhibits awareness and reflection to manage emotions and engage in continuous personal growth
Models ethics – Exemplifies the values and priorities of the district through consistent actions and service to stakeholders
Communicates effectively- Maintains open lines of two-way communication with staff, students, parents, and community to receive input and provide information for engagement with district vision
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Student-centered Excellence
Holds vision and expectations for success for all students and all staff
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Demonstrates expertise – Possesses up-to-date knowledge and skills to perform organizational role at a high level of competence
Establishes shared vision – Articulates the school’s mission to the community and solicits support in making that mission become a reality
Implements plans- Works with all stakeholders to implement vision by establishing goal, monitoring progress, and providing resources
Expects results – Pursues exceptional results for all students by holding self and others accountable and driving for continuous improvement
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Joint Empowerment
Develops and empowers individuals and teams for effective action
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Promotes collaboration – Designs organizational structures to promote collaboration and teamwork for distributed leadership throughout the district
Inspires Action – Motivates others to take responsible risks and perform at their highest level to support district vision and goals
Builds capacity – Provides opportunities for growth to ensure all staff build capacity to support district goals
Develops leaders – Identifies, develops, and places future leaders through rigorous processes and strategic leadership assignments
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Adaptive Innovation
Maintains district at the forefront of educational service providers
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Scans Environment – Analyzes and applies understanding of internal organization and external environment to assess and respond to the district’s future advancement
Manages change – Demonstrates courage, initiative, and perseverance in bringing about meaningful change to support the shared vision
Champions solutions – Challenges the status quo by collaboratively exploring new and better ways of doing things
Acknowledges outcomes – Creates a positive environment for growth by celebrating success and learning from failure
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Technical Skills, Responsibilities, and Duties
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In PSJA ISD, we hire individuals who demonstrate excellence in these technical areas as they lead others.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Uphold and adhere to safety rules.
- Prevent accidents through the enforcement of policies, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of persons using the swimming pool.
- Maintain discipline of swimmers by asking for assistance from the Head Lifeguard and/or Aquatics Director.
- Observe for accidents occurring in the water, on the deck, or on diving equipment.
- Enter the water to rescue persons in trouble, resuscitate swimmers who may need it, administer first aid to the injured, and call 911 for serious accident cases.
- Report definite or potential hazards and unsafe conditions to the Head Lifeguard and/or Aquatics Manager.
- Maintain an acceptable appearance at all times, with regard to both uniform and personal hygiene.
- Display professionalism, courtesy, and helpfulness to all pool patrons and fellow employees in the performance of duties.
- Keep abreast of innovative practices.
- Be adaptable and flexible in acceptance of changes in techniques and procedures.
- Maintain a professional level of confidentiality regarding all district matters.
- Support the goals and objectives of the district and follow district policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Clerical work as directed
- Janitorial duties as directed
It is the policy of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD not to discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, national origin or age.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |