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Position Summary

The lifeguard position reports to the Aquatic & Park Service Lead & Aquatic & Park Service Supervisor and is pivotal in collaboratively maintaining pool safety by vigilantly monitoring activities and engaging with patrons and provide quality service for swim lesson programming to jointly uphold safety standards if required. This position requires coordination with all departments of El Paso Water Parks and ensures proper and efficient operation, care and maintenance of the facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforce all rules and regulations.
• Provide needed supervision to prevent accidents.
• Scan assigned areas and never leave unless qualified relief is present.
• Assist aquatic leadership to ensure smooth operation of the facilities.
• Participate in in-service training programs for safety, customer service at all water park facilities. Complete all required company trainings and compliance courses as assigned, including but not limited to completion of mandatory 4 hours per month of In-service as per E&A lifeguard certificate qualification.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of issued equipment.
• Keep the water park areas clear of dangerous objects and substances.
• Immediately report needed repairs to the aquatics/park services supervisor and or manager.
• Present a favorable, professional public image.
• Perform related duties as assigned by aquatics supervisor and or manager. Duties may include, but are not limited to, general housekeeping, general maintenance, inspection of equipment and aquatic features within the park.
• Assist in opening, closing, and operating of the facility as directed by management.
• Assist in maintaining pools by brushing, skimming, vacuuming, scrubbing, etc. as required.
• Adheres to company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that guests receive outstanding customer service by providing a friendly, fun, safe environment.
• Maintains high standards, positive attitude, and professional appearance. Lifeguard El Paso Water Parks Revised 01/06/26
• Attend monthly staff meetings as required. Develop and maintain a harmonious working relationship with all other departments.
• Follow and enforce all sanitation procedures including safety guidelines and OSHA requirements .
• Enforce El Paso Water Parks, Ellis & Associates and Legends Global safety standards.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Recognize and respond effectively to all emergency situations.
• Maintains current certifications and stays up-to-date professionally in the aquatics and risk management field.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Swim Instructor Duties & Responsibilities (if applicable)

• Provide quality swim lessons and commit to the full summer season of waterpark programming.
• Provide customer service feedback for swim lesson participants and update them on the progression of student.
• Attend 2 hours per month of swim lesson in-service trainings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must be 16 years of age or older required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal directives and written directions.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to swim, perform water activities and rescues.
• Must be able to swim 50 yards (front crawl or breaststroke), swim under water for 10 feet, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from bottom of a pool (shallow water).
• Must be able to swim 200 yards (front crawl or breaststroke), tread water for 2 minutes with hands out of the water and retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deepest part of the pool (deep water).
• Maintain an effective working relationship with clients, employees, vendors, patrons, and others encountered in the course of employment.
• Current Ellis & Associates (or equivalent) lifeguard certification preferred or able to attain certification upon hire.
• Recognizes an emergency and takes appropriate action.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• If applicable, must be able to provide a current swim instructor certification and/or obtain Ellis & Associates JEM Swim Instructor certification upon hiring.
• Able to communicate and direct all ages effectively in an instructional environment

Minimum Education & Experience

• Working towards a High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to Swim.

Computer Skills

• Operate a personal computer using Windows, Microsoft Office, and other standard office equipment preferred.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lifeguard El Paso Water Parks Revised 01/06/26

• Ability to work in a stationary position and move around the facilities for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to bend routinely and repetitively to lift 20lbs or less and occasionally bend to lift more than 20lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

NOTE: This description portrays in general terms the type and levels of work performed and are not intended to be all-inclusive or to represent specific duties of anyone incumbent. The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience, or on-the-job training. The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Applicants that need reasonable accommodation to complete the application process may contact- 915-534-0656

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor