Pool Lifeguard (3208 TEX As-Needed) - San Francisco Recreation and Parks

Job Description 

Under general direction, the Pool Lifeguard protects the health, safety and welfare of patrons at a municipally operated swimming pool facility. Responsibilities include maintaining discipline in and around the swimming pool; conducting rescue operations; making continuous contact with swimmers and the general public; cleaning and disinfecting the pool, decks, showers, locker rooms and aquatic equipment; and performing related duties as required. 

Essential Duties: 

• Patrol and monitor pool activities, facility patrons and swimmers to prevent accidents; identify people in distress or those in danger. 

• Conduct rescue operations; perform lifesaving techniques; assist swimmers in distress and rescue swimmers in danger; pull drowning victims out of the water; call for emergency assistance; perform first aid resuscitative measures when necessary. 

• Communicate with facility patrons; caution swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards; enforce pool rules and regulations; maintain order in and around the pool. 

• Maintain aquatic facility by inspecting and observing the pool area, lobby, change rooms and deck for safety and cleanliness; preform general pool facility maintenance duties including cleaning and disinfecting pool, lobby, change rooms and deck; may take and record water quality samples in the absence of a supervisor. 

• Prepare the facility for various aquatic events; handle and store equipment and materials when not in use. 

• Collect revenue and fees for facility use and participation in facility activities and events; greet and check in facility guests. 

• Provide customer service; share general information regarding facility operations, programs and schedules. 

• Prepare incident and accident reports as necessary. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned 

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=3208