Terms of Employment:

Length of position: Duration of Summer Camps

Hours: Varies

SUMMARY

Functions as a lifeguard for all Summer Camps and Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger.
• Enforces pool regulations and water safety policies.
• Administers first aid in the event of injury, rescues swimmers in distress or danger of drowning, and administers CPR and/or artificial respiration if necessary.
• Monitors activities in and near the water through surveillance.
• Prevents injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
• Monitors group swimming-related activities.
• Support in swim tests during all check in days.
• Assists with the check-in and check-out process for campers.
• Overnight stay may be required.
• Attends and functions as a lifeguard for all water-related activities outside of TSD campus.
• Assumes responsibility for campers at all times.
• Ensures a safe environment for campers and staff by taking appropriate action.
• Demonstrates appropriate interactions with campers for the summer camps & programs staff, campers and community.
• Creates a positive learning environment for all campers and staff.
• Maintains a collaborative, team approach relationship with student life and residential services, health center, cafeteria, security, transportation, cashier, and Summer Camps & Programs team.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accompany campers on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services and Program Specialist. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Holds a current lifeguard certificate from American Red Cross or equivalent.
• Experience in teaching D/deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals or 3 years of experience in swimming.
• Must be available for the full duration of the programs.
• Must be willing to work irregular hours.
• Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, the employee is required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until achieving the sign language proficiency level assigned to the position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Holds waterfront lifeguard certification.
2. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently with initiative and judgment.
4. Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attributes

• Instructional Knowledge— knowledge of content; instructional methodologies, safety management
• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with campers, camp staff, parents, families, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Student Support Services Division

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.