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The Dallas Park & Recreation Department’s Aquatics Division is looking for motivated, energetic individuals to fill a variety of seasonal positions at the Dallas Community Pools and Bahama Beach Family Waterpark.

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Job Descriptions

Pool Manager $11.75*

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school education or G.E.D.
2. Two years related experience. Two seasons experience as Head Guard may substitute for two years full-time experience.
3. Current C.P.R. and First Aid certification
4. Accredited pool manager certification.

TYPICAL DUTIES: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator.

1. Supervises staff including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance reviews. Ensures productivity and quality standards.
2. Implements rules and policies.
3. Monitors and maintains water chemistry by conducting water chemical tests to maintain appropriate water quality and documentation. Ensures compliance with health department standards.
4. Performs preventive maintenance on pool, mechanical area, and grounds including disassembling and back washing filters. Ensures highest water quality, sanitary conditions and optimum pool performance. Inspects pool and surrounding area for general maintenance and assigns necessary clean up duties to staff.
5. Compiles and submits operating reports which includes daily receipts and attendance and accident and emergency rescue reports.
6. Maintains adequate inventory by ordering all necessary supplies and equipment.
7. Maintains employee records, payroll, training, discipline and other personnel actions.
8. Acts to immediately resolve emergency situations as required.
9. Resolves citizen complaints. Directs and assists staff in explaining rules and operating procedures to pool users. Disciplines and suspends from the pool when necessary, swimmers who flagrantly disobey rules.
10. Conducts periodic emergency drills.
11. Supervises, coordinates and occasionally conducts special events activities within pool area.
12. Conducts regular staff meetings.
13. Responsible for pool schedule and effective use of facility. Conducts and coordinates activities within pool area and is available for all special events.
14. Perform other duties as assigned.

Head Lifeguard $11.00*

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school education or G.E.D.
2. One season experience as lifeguard
3. Current C.P.R., First Aid and Lifeguard Certification

TYPICAL DUTIES: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Pool Manager.

1. Observes swimmers from guard stand or pool side and cautions swimmers of rule violations.
2. Provides scheduling of lifeguard staff under the direction of the pool manager.
3. Performs appropriate emergency and rescue techniques when necessary including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid. Reports injuries, accidents and assistance rendered to patrons.
4. Maintains records, documents water quality and chemical balance, and adds chemicals to water as necessary.
5. Cleans pool, pool area and restrooms and inspects pool equipment and surrounding area for general maintenance.
6. Provides training to lifeguards.
7. Assists with or supervises special events, swim meets, and other events.
8. Serves as an assistant to the pool manager and functions as the manager in the pool manager’s absence.
9. Assists staff in explaining rules and operating procedures to pool users.
10. Lead trainings.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Water Safety Instructor $10.25*

REQUIREMENTS: Sixteen years old, Water Safety Instructor certification

TYPICAL DUTIES: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Pool Manager or Head Guard.

1. Instructs participants enrolled in the Learn to Swim program.
2. Plans lessons, evaluates individual participant progress, and provides corrective feedback.
3. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
4. Enforces rules.
5. Responds to emergency situations in an effective manner.
6. Communicates with the general public regarding lessons.
7. Recruits, trains and assigns class aides and assistants. Insures there is a lifeguard on duty.
8. Available for all special events or other functions.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Community Pool Lifeguard $8.75*

REQUIREMENTS: Sixteen years old, Current C.P.R., Current First Aid, Lifeguard certification

TYPICAL DUTIES: Work is performed under the general supervision of the Head Guard.

1. Observes swimmers from guard stand or poolside and cautions swimmers of rule violations to enforce pool safety rules.
2. Conducts appropriate emergency and rescue techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation for distressed or drowning swimmers.
3. Administers first aid to pool patrons for injuries such as cuts, abrasions, sprains, and contusions to provide basic medical assistance as needed.
4. Reports injuries, accidents, and assistance rendered to patrons to the pool manager and documents each occurrence to maintain proper files on such occurrences.
5. Cleans pool, pool area, and restrooms to maintain a clean and sanitary facility.
6. Inspects pool equipment such as ladders, diving boards, and guard stands.
7. Monitors and documents water quality to ensure that the pool water maintains a proper chemical balance.
8. Assists with special events, swim meets, and swimming classes.
9. May perform head lifeguard or cashier duties to assist the pool manager in pool operation duties.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

*Depends on Experience

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The Dallas Park and Recreation Department offers low cost swim lessons at locations throughout the city. For only $40, you can help us teach a child to swim. Your $40 donation will fund a two week session of swim lessons for one child. Swimming is a skill every child should learn. Swimming adds fun and fitness to a child’s life, and most importantly, may one day save their life.

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The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department maintains a scholarship fund to help those youth who do not have the financial means to participate in swim lessons. The scholarship program is made possible through donations from businesses and individuals primarily through the water bill donation envelope program. The number of scholarships and the maximum award amounts vary from year to year based on the success of fundraising efforts.

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