What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Pool Lifeguard position at City of Boca Raton?
Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world-class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESSAND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
American Red Cross - Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AT COMPLETION OF THIS ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
LOCATION
Positions available at both Meadows Park Pool and The Swim & Racquet CenterSCHEDULE
Must be available to work at least two full shifts (7:00 am - 5:15 pm) and one-half shift (5–6-hour day) per week.20 - 25 hours per week
Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:
Performs responsible protective service work ensuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors; aiding troubled bathers in emergencies. Completes related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Performs responsible protective service work ensuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors; aiding troubled bathers in emergencies. Completes related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
- Maintains discipline at a swimming pool facility
- Observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules
- Provides emergency life saving services to swimmers in need
- Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule
- Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies
- Performs pool opening and closing procedures
- Registers instruction program participants
- Sells pool permits; operates cash register
- Assists with special events
- Performs related tasks as required
- water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques
- cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies
Skilled in:
- swimming
Ability to:
- maintain chemical balance of pool water
- work safely with toxic chemicals
- enforce rules and remain calm under stress
- clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities
- pass annual requalification testing
- pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes, during first year of employment
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of tenth (10th) grade.
- Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training (LGT) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR PR).
The background check process for this position may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Reference Checks
- Workers' Compensation
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
Salary : $17 - $23
