Beach Rescue Trainer

Job Description

Overview

The Beach Rescue Trainer will supervise, train, schedule, evaluate, and certify the staff assigned to Beach Rescue Division. This position will perform lifeguard and related duties (as needed), manage the daily lifeguard operations and training and perform other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision of Lifeguards and Lifeguard Academy and daily training by meeting with section supervisors to discuss operations, managing program goals and objectives, and developing weekly reports based on input from section supervisors and assisting in resolving personnel issues with the division.

• Manages the division training by preparing and submitting training schedules, instructing and training senior staff to train lifeguards, overseeing that all personnel are meeting requirements.

• Assisting Superintendent with review of time sheets for lifeguard staff, scheduling lifeguard staff, and any other duties assigned.

• Provides customer service by representing the City in public forums regarding serving on local and state advisory committees and/or boards, promoting support for beach rescue lifeguards and Jr. Lifeguard program and advocating for increased funding and communicating with the local media, City staff and the City Council regarding the community's responsiveness to beach rescue lifeguards and awareness.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Three (3) years of previous experience

• Demonstrate ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) over a measured course in ten (10) minutes or less

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• Emergency Medical Training (EMT) Certification

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Required at Time of Hire

• 1,000 hours of worked beach hours

Required within thirty (30) days of hire

• Open Water Lifeguard Instructor Certification

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query: No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: November 12, 2026