Job Posting Title

Tenkiller State Park Lifeguard/ Gate Attendant

Agency

566 DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND RECREATION

Supervisory Organization

Tenkiller State Park

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

January 01, 2099

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Compensation

$13/hour part-time/seasonal

Job Description

Lifeguard

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to planning, organizing, directing and conducting individual and group leisure-time and physical education activities in a hospital, institution or school.

Typical Functions

The functions performed by lifeguards will vary, but may include the following:

• Opens or closes the pool each day according to scheduled hours
• Closely monitors activities related to the pool area
• Identifies safety issues or potential hazards to prevent accidents
• Responsible for public safety, water assists and rescues, first aid, and CPR when necessary
• Enforces the rules of the pool area, while still providing excellent customer service to visitors
• Regularly tests chemical balances in the pool and notifies management of any changes needed
• Closely monitors weather reports to make sure guests remain safe
• Directs swimmers out of water in dangerous conditions
• Organizes and oversees pool parties or special events
• Collect fees, when applicable
• Maintains a clean pool environment, including daily cleaning of pool, pool deck, and bathrooms
• Maintains EMS, rescue, and other equipment
• Ensures proper documentation of incidents and completion/submission of operational reports
• Collects and accounts for lost/found property and follows agency procedures on returning items
• Complies with standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

The following qualifications are required to eligible for this position.

• Must have current Lifeguard certification
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications, including AED

Special Requirements

• The schedule may require flexibility, including holidays or events, based on the needs of the agency.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.