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Job Description
Who we are needing on our team: You are a natural in the water and enjoy helping people feel the same, especially with all the safety principles in a pool environment.
You work well in a team atmosphere and take responsibility for making that team work well.
Your motto is strong with courtesy, respect, honesty, and helpfulness when working with guests at our pool.
You enjoy the challenge of passing on the skills and safety of teaching others to swim. What a life-long legacy to give someone.
You enjoy the organization and aesthetics of a well-run pool environment.
Who you will be working with: You will be working with a very dedicated and safety-minded individuals, all under the direction of the Recreation Manager, a fantastic individual to be on a team with.
Why we hire only the best: First and foremost, the City of Weatherford supports inclusiveness and diversity by not discriminating on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any protected class. We are a supporter of a drug and smoke free workplace.
Qualifications
The first hurdle: We are hoping you have all of these important assets. If you don’t, please tell us how close you come. Knowledge and skill may be gained by successful completion of the American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification. You must be at least 15 years of age. (No getting around this one.) You have the knowledge and ability to perform CPR. You have knowledge and skills in performing and teaching swimming techniques. You have the ability to write, maintain, and complete records and reports in an accurate and timely manner. You must have good hearing for emergency and non-emergency situations for our pool patrons.
Special Requirements
THESE POSITIONS ARE TEMPORARY AND ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ANY BENEFITS. APPLICANTS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYMENT FROM MAY 1, 2024, TO SEPTEMBER 4, 2024. THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Miscellaneous Information
The City of Weatherford - Who we are: We are a strong, progressive community of 38,000 citizens, enjoying our small town feel with our big city amenities like our mountain bike trails, disc golf, an all-inclusive park for kids, our lake, access to over nineteen parks, our hike and bike trail system that is over twenty miles, and our new pool. We are committed to our customers and take pride in our Strong Community philosophy and are dedicated to enriching the quality of life through exceptional programs, parks and facilities while preserving the community’s natural environment for the enjoyment of current and future citizens. Our city embraces our heritage along with a progressive future, with our monumental courthouse in the square, cutting horses, the annual Peach Festival, our amazing outdoor concerts, quality schools, a great medical center, an unsurpassed Fourth of July celebration, First Monday Trade Days, and many exciting family events. The biggest part of Weatherford is that we are growing, creating our future, and having fun doing it.
Job Details
Category Parks & Recreation Department Status Open Salary LIFEGUARDS SALARY: $12.50 per hour Posted February 5, 2025 4:55 PM Closing Open Until Filled
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Weatherford
Show moreWeatherford Community
Weatherford is a historic town that is proud of its tradition and history. We are known for our community and family-oriented way of life, which is why Weatherford is one of the premier places to live and visit in North Texas.
In making decisions for one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, the City of Weatherford prides itself in working toward a unified effort with citizens to prepare for the future. Weatherford is now a premier place to live in the North Texas area and the community has helped developed a vision to balance our strong history with progressive and economic vitality. That’s why our motto is “Building a Strong Community.”
Visitors and newcomers to Weatherford will enjoy our many treasures, including a shopping district that is full of antique, boutique and specialty stores, restaurants, and entertainment. Our old-time Farmers’ Market, Chandor Gardens, First Monday Trades Days, and numerous Victorian-era homes bring visitors to our city to share in our desire to maintain our heritage as we grow toward the future. Weatherford is also becoming a destination place for many visitors because of our large-scale events. Our signature events include Spark in the Park and Holiday in the Park attracting over 30,000 people each year.
Additionally, Weatherford’s location next to the Interstate 20 corridor has attracted retail and restaurant chains for residents and visitors to enjoy. It is anticipated that Weatherford will be welcoming many more new businesses to the area within the next five years; many of which will be major developments for Parker County’s economic development vitality.
Our Growth & Future Development
Over the course of four years, the City of Weatherford has seen a population growth of over 8,000 people and we expect to double this growth number. Sitting at a current population count of 38,722, the City’s growth is attributed to our proximity to the Metroplex. The City’s major commercial and industrial employers find Weatherford attractive because we offer convenient access to the region’s major transportation and shipping infrastructure, an advantage few cities within the area can offer.
They say everything’s bigger in Texas. So, we offer unusually big opportunities for companies looking to relocate or expand. A business location here means access to a booming economy with world-class business climate, infrastructure, logistics, and workforce. There is a sense of history here, and a future that’s unlimited.
Our Mission, Vision & Goals
The City works with its citizens to “Build A Strong Community” that others can look to as a pillar of unity and excellence. Through large-scale construction and transportation plans that continue to add to the infrastructure a growing city like Weatherford needs, we’ll provide the public services our community requires to continually cultivate the unique small-town city we call home.
The City of Weather is and continues to strive to be the most livable and best managed city. We take care of our citizens, continually work to improve our neighborhoods and infrastructures as well as, the facets that make us so unique.
What we offer to our Employees:
Healthcare coverage – The City offers two plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Retirement System – A 2:1 matching ratio through TMRS.
Vacation – Employees will accrue 4 weeks of paid time off (Two weeks are automatically credited to the employee’s bank after successful completion of their introductory period, usually 6 months).
Holidays – Immediately available upon hire, employees will receive paid holidays off, a service date holiday and a floating holiday.
Gym reimbursement – up to $40 a month for any gym membership or active lifestyle subscription.
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