Seasonal Lifeguard
Salary
$15.24 Hourly
Location
Longview, TX
Job Type
Temporary
Job Number
2025-207
Department
Parks & Recreation
Division
Recreation
Opening Date
02/06/2026
Description
Coordinates and performs a variety of lifeguard duties on behalf of the Citys Parks and Recreation Department; supervises and provides for the safety of swimmers; prepares accident and incident reports; assists in cleaning and maintaining pool facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
Examples of Duties
Serves as Lifeguard; supervises and monitors the activities of swimmers. Identifies and addresses unsafe swimming practices/behavior by patrons. Explains and enforces facility rules and regulations. Responds to emergency situations; administers First Aid and/or CPR as required. Prepares and submits accident and incident reports. Participates in cleaning and maintaining swimming pool facilities. Documents and performs chemical testing. Cleans and sanitizes pool area and locker/restrooms. Assists in ensuring pool facilities are safely and properly maintained for use by the public. Participates in opening and closing pool area. Provides staff support to other recreation personnel as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements
No experience is required as this is an entry-level position. Lifeguard Training and First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications issued by the American Red Cross are required. Must have reliable transportation to and from the various work places.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Work is performed in and around municipal swimming pool facilities. Subject to swimming, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing ladders, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds. Exposure to water, pool chemicals, cleaning agents, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and bodily fluids is involved. Exposure to UV light/rays at outdoor swimming pools is involved.
The City of Longview does not offer benefits to part-time or temporary positions. However, instead of paying into Social Security the employee and the City will pay into an alternative retirement system that the employee will be able to access upon the termination of their part-time/temporary employment.
Employer City of Longview
Address 302 W Cotton St.
Longview, Texas, 75601
Phone 903-237-1220