Houston County Board of Education

Job Description

Classified Positions

Job Title  Lifeguard                                                           Job Code 495

Department/Location Aquatic Facility                         FLSA Status  Non-exempt

Reports To Aquatics Coordinator/Teacher                 Date December 12, 2023

Summary and relationship to the curriculum: All classified positions will strengthen the delivery of instruction to support the District mission. This position is responsible for performing variety of tasks in the prevention of injuries at the aquatic facility including lifeguarding, water rescue, water tests, and safety procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Observe patrons and practice preventative lifeguarding by following and enforcing pool rules and regulations.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in swimming and water rescue functions.
3. Identify problems either visually or by auditory means in order to be alert to life saving needs.
4. Perform water tests and record results as required.
5. Maintain safe procedures and keep the facility clean at all times.
6. Maintain surveillance in assigned areas until relieved or dismissed.
7. Maintain familiarity with emergency action plan/rescue plans and safety equipment.
8. Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to job assignments.
9. Follows all federal and state laws, as well as Board policies.
10. Performs other duties as requested.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

1. Education and/or Experience: Valid and current Lifeguard Training Certification Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required. Must pass lifeguard pre-employment skills test.

1. Language Skills:   Must have ability to read and comprehend job specific technical information, simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and position specific manuals.  Must have ability to write correspondence and reports. Must have ability to effectively articulate and present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

1. Mathematical Skills: Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole number, common fractions, and decimals.  Must have ability to conduct position related data analysis. Must have ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

1. Reasoning Ability: Must be able to facilitate the problem solving processes. Must have ability to synthesize workable options from given facts, and assist in the development of workable solutions.

1. Technical Ability: Must have considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office and other job specified technologies. 

1. Customer Service Skills: Must be able to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators, teachers, staff members, students using tactful yet effective skills. Must collaborate well with others and display a cooperative attitude. Must be service oriented and actively seek ways to assist others.

Professional Requirements:  Must serve as a role model to students. Appropriate dress and grooming consistent with established standards required. 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and lift.  Occasionally, the employee must crouch or kneel.  The employee must be able to exert or lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel to home sites, school sites, and other locations is required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently working in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Confidential Data Exposure:   The nature of this position entails exposure to confidential data.  Confidentiality must be held regarding financial and personal information. 

Additional Requirement:  Must be at work on time.  Must meet attendance standards.  Must conduct activities safely. Must be reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling job duties.