Pool Lifeguard - Part-Time

Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to protect lives by overseeing and ensuring the safety of visitors to the pool.

This is a part-time position located at the John Denson Pool. The selected candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends.

The incumbent will potentially work holidays when needed. The schedule for the selected candidate will be flexible depending on the needs of the facility and can be anywhere between the days/hours of Tuesday through Friday 10:30 AM - 6:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.This position will work up to 29.5 per week.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance.

The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees the activities of visitors to the pool; takes preventive safety actions; provides emergency first aid; performs CPR; makes rescues; contacts appropriate medical or emergency personnel when necessary.

Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule.

Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations and policies.

Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.

Teaches swimming lessons to patrons.

Registers participants, operates cash register.

Assists with special events.

Maintains high physical fitness level through mandatory workouts.

Prepares incident reports.

Performs related tasks as required.

May operate City vehicles for work related purposes as designated by supervisor.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Keeps pool free of dangerous debris.

Assists in maintaining equipment.

Answers the telephone.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess (or able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) and maintain a valid Florida driver's license; and

• Must possess and maintain current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid or an equivalent certification: YMCA Lifeguard or Jeff Ellis Lifeguard.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess the Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certification.

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Effectively take preventative safety actions and provides emergency first aid, CPR, and rescues when necessary

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to coordinate, monitor, organize, and assign daily activities.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of departmental policy and procedures

Knowledge of safety policy and procedures of the pool facility

Ability to exercise judgement, decisiveness, and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions

Ability to oversee activities for visitors, greet patrons, resolve conflicts, and enforce pool rules, regulations, and policies.

Ability to perform clerical functions of operating a register, registering participants, and prepare detailed incident reports.

Ability to teach and instruct swimming lessons

Ability to participate in training programs and mandatory workouts

Ability to maintain upkeep and cleanliness of the pool facility on a regular schedule.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.