PARKS & RECREATION - LIFEGUARD (SEASONAL TEMPORARY)
Government Jobs, El Paso, Texas, United States, 79901
Lifeguard
The Lifeguard under general supervision enforces swimming pool safety rules and regulations, prevents injuries by minimizing hazardous situations and/or behaviors, and engage in general tasks associated with the operation of a swimming pool. Candidate must be at least 15 years of age by time of hire. Must be certified by the time of employment. Certificates and Licenses Required: Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid permit or driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso as applicable to the location the incumbent will be working or be required to work at. Lifeguard Certification. Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC) Certifications by time of hire. In order to access into the County's network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date. Certifications to be obtained at individuals own expense. Monitors swimming pool to enforce safety rules and regulations and caution swimmers about unsafe swimming practices; Rescues swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques and administers minor first aid; Participates in judging and timing swimming events, as assigned; Participates in training of swimming pool personnel, as assigned; Prepares necessary daily forms accurately; Performs opening and closing procedures; Cleans pool and pool area; Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to the swimming pool's filtration and chlorination systems and provides maintenance support (chemical tests, maintenance order requests), as needed in absence of Aquatics Manager; Ensures pool is ready for use; including setting up lanes; Gives swimming instructions, completes training programs prior to and during the season; Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. May work weekends and holidays. May drive to other pool locations throughout the county. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor. Knowledge of: aquatics lifesaving techniques and procedures; first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation techniques and procedures; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; relevant pool equipment and its uses; policies, procedures, and strategies to promote pool safety; the English language; principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups; life saving and first aid methods and techniques as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding areas. Skill/Ability to: proficiently swim; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; see details at a distance; speak clearly so others can understand; be aware of others' reactions and understand why the react as they do; effectively provide swimming instruction, when needed; use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things; swim and rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment; Pass a Background Investigation; Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance; Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment; Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner; Maintain strict confidentiality; Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence. El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following: HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave
15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave
3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs
Biweekly Rates Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.
The Lifeguard under general supervision enforces swimming pool safety rules and regulations, prevents injuries by minimizing hazardous situations and/or behaviors, and engage in general tasks associated with the operation of a swimming pool. Candidate must be at least 15 years of age by time of hire. Must be certified by the time of employment. Certificates and Licenses Required: Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid permit or driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso as applicable to the location the incumbent will be working or be required to work at. Lifeguard Certification. Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer (ARC) Certifications by time of hire. In order to access into the County's network and systems, a personal smart device is required by the hire start date. Certifications to be obtained at individuals own expense. Monitors swimming pool to enforce safety rules and regulations and caution swimmers about unsafe swimming practices; Rescues swimmers using necessary lifesaving techniques and administers minor first aid; Participates in judging and timing swimming events, as assigned; Participates in training of swimming pool personnel, as assigned; Prepares necessary daily forms accurately; Performs opening and closing procedures; Cleans pool and pool area; Performs minor adjustments and maintenance to the swimming pool's filtration and chlorination systems and provides maintenance support (chemical tests, maintenance order requests), as needed in absence of Aquatics Manager; Ensures pool is ready for use; including setting up lanes; Gives swimming instructions, completes training programs prior to and during the season; Substitutes, if assigned, during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned. May work weekends and holidays. May drive to other pool locations throughout the county. As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor. Knowledge of: aquatics lifesaving techniques and procedures; first aid and cardio pulmonary resuscitation techniques and procedures; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; relevant pool equipment and its uses; policies, procedures, and strategies to promote pool safety; the English language; principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups; life saving and first aid methods and techniques as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding areas. Skill/Ability to: proficiently swim; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; see details at a distance; speak clearly so others can understand; be aware of others' reactions and understand why the react as they do; effectively provide swimming instruction, when needed; use training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things; swim and rescue distressed persons, using rescue techniques and equipment; Pass a Background Investigation; Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance; Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment; Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner; Maintain strict confidentiality; Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence. El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package consisting of the following: HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized. VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service. Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate. Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees. SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service. Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year. MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave
15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave
3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends. MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs
Biweekly Rates Medical Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $5.34 EE & Spouse $145.30 EE & Children $101.93 EE & Family $200.09 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $5.02 EE & Spouse - $136.58 EE & Children - $95.81 EE & Family - $188.09 Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $35.70 EE & Spouse - $226.41 EE & Children - $174.96 EE & Family - $322.25 6% Wellness Discount EE Only - $33.56 EE & Spouse - $212.83 EE & Children - $164.46 EE & Family - $302.92 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS). Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire. All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements. DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program. This is an optional program. LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost. Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees. LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days. SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days. RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services. SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses. EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse. The cost is $5 per employee per month.