What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Lifeguard position at City of Clearwater?
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Guards, monitors, and watches community patrons in and around the pool; ensures all safety standards and rules are upheld; performs lifesaving techniques, first aid, and skilled guarding practices.
Performs consistent and professional customer service for the pool patrons and community; responds to facility inquiries, provides guidance and direction, and promotes programs and pool activities.
Maintains, cleans, and performs general upkeeping duties for the pool facilities; backwashes, scrubs, and maintains the filters of the pool; monitors the pool pumps and applies the appropriate pool chemicals when needed; cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the pool deck, bathrooms, and surrounding areas; performs daily and weekly maintenance.
Greets, engages, registers, directs, and performs all check in and transaction duties for the pool facilities; answers phones, provides responses, and ensures all patrons have all necessary information that has been requested.
Researches, gathers, and compiles information for pool usage including monitoring weather, pool chemicals, and other determinizing factors.
Performs basic first aid and CPR when needed; remains up to date on newest safety information; provides care using calm skill and timely action; enforces rules and safety regulations within the pool area; identifies and addresses areas of violation with tact and professionalism.
Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure all patrons are safe and able to enjoy the pool amenities; processes payments and transactions, runs various reports, manages the care of facilities, and ensures the efficient and timely care of community needs and safety issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.
Possession of a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification or certification from a nationally recognized aquatic training agency is required.
CPR and First Aid required.
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - New Material Certificate is preferred.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate PLUS lifeguarding license or experience; previous Pool Guard, Swimming Instructor or related work experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge of –
Customer service and engaging with pool patrons.
City aquatics programs, classes, and activities.
Facility maintenance and organization.
Pool pumps, pool chemistry and backwashing knowledge.
First Aid, CPR, and general first responder care.
General aquatics policies and procedures.
Computers, RecTrac software, and general office equipment.
Skill in –
Swimming and performing lifesaving skills.
Basic first aid, backboarding, and AED
Engaging with patrons and providing customer care.
Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff.
Operating a computer with proficiency; typing and software.
Salary : $37,389 - $59,822
