What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Lifeguard position at City of Largo, FL?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission: Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision: To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing:
Continuous
Salary:
$16.16 hourly rate
Job Summary:
Make a Splash This Summer – Now Hiring Lifeguards! ️Looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? The City of Largo is hiring Lifeguards to keep our pools safe, our guests smiling, and the summer vibes flowing! If you love the water, enjoy working outdoors, and have a passion for safety, this is your chance to dive in!
What You’ll Be Doing:
Keeping swimmers safe by preventing hazards and responding to emergencies
Maintaining a watchful eye on all pool activities
Creating a fun and welcoming environment for guests of all ages
Leading by example – additional leadership opportunities may be assigned
The Details:
Flexible Schedule: Shifts vary weekly, including weekends, evenings & holidays
Hours: Up to 40 hours per week (based on facility needs)
Location: City of Largo Aquatic Facilities
Ready to jump in? Apply today and make this summer unforgettable!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
- Demonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City’s mission, vision, and values and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City’s strategic plan
- Champions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectives
- Articulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior services
- Approaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work culture
Management
- Effectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilities
- Follows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidance
Technical
- Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency
- Supervises and patrols the pool to ensure an enjoyable experience for all patrons and regulates activities that may be injurious to others or public property; handles disruptions in an appropriate manner
- Rescues swimmers when they are in danger; applies emergency lifesaving and first aid techniques; and, in case of severe injuries, obtains professional aid immediately
- Gives swimming instructions and handles appropriate documentation
- Always presents a professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard of customer service
- Prepares clear and detailed accident reports
- Answers and responds to customer inquiries
- Cleans the pool facility with a variety of pool equipment
- Responsible for the opening and closing of each facility which includes cleaning bathrooms and operating cash registers
- Works City- and Division-wide events
- Performs related clerical and cashier duties (some positions)
Team Skills
- Supports honest and transparent decision-making
- Collaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignments
- Openly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the same
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification is required
- Adult/Infant/Child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) Certifications are required
- Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certifications are preferred
- Hiring preference is given to candidates also having WSI Certification
- Some positions require a valid driver's license
- WSI Certification receives an additional $1.00/hour
- Team Members under the age of 18 will be restricted from the following tasks:
- Driving any vehicles (including personal vehicles) during scheduled work hours
- Working with chemical reagents
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of modern lifesaving techniques and procedures
- Skill in swimming, instruction, and supervision of swimmers in the area of preventive safety methods
- Ability to:
- react calmly and effectively in emergencies
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members
- focus for extended periods
- prepare routine reports, paperwork, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: 25% inside a climate-controlled building; 75% outside in hot, humid, or inclement weather.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day and standing and walking approximately four (4) hours in any assigned eight (8) hour shift (or prorated based on the number of hours per shift). The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds; often requires lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over. Applicants must be able to pass American Red Cross required swim test and skills.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Enough to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and the ability to detect specific noises. Speaking: Enough to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and to cry out for help when needed. Seeing: Enough to see and read computer screens, spot swimmers, and read fine print.
Driving Requirements: Staff members under the age of 18 years old are NOT permitted to drive. Some positions may require a valid Florida Driver's License, depending on assignment.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately four (4) hours per day and standing and walking approximately four (4) hours in any assigned eight (8) hour shift (or prorated based on the number of hours per shift). The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying of objects weighing up to 15 pounds, lifting/carrying of objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds; often requires lifting/carrying objects weighing 45 pounds and over. Applicants must be able to pass American Red Cross required swim test and skills.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Enough to understand what others are saying in normal conversation in person and on the telephone, and the ability to detect specific noises. Speaking: Enough to communicate orally with others in person, on the telephone, and to cry out for help when needed. Seeing: Enough to see and read computer screens, spot swimmers, and read fine print.
Driving Requirements: Staff members under the age of 18 years old are NOT permitted to drive. Some positions may require a valid Florida Driver's License, depending on assignment.
Office Machines: The work requires the ability to operate the following office machines: multi-line telephones, fax machines, photocopiers, and computers.
Tools: The work requires proficiency with chemical reagents, vacuums, and pressure cleaners.
Tools: The work requires proficiency with chemical reagents, vacuums, and pressure cleaners.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
No - CREDIT CHECK
No - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
About Us
The City of Largo a great place to work, naturally! Largo is the third-largest city in Pinellas County and the fourth largest in the Tampa Bay area. Conveniently located near world-class beaches and attractions in a picturesque natural setting, Largo offers a great quality of life for residents with affordable housing and entertainment, an engaged and active community along with safe and attractive streets. The City Parks system is made up of nearly 500 acres of green space including 20 parks, 11 miles of walking trails and many opportunities to canoe, kayak, and paddleboard.
About the Organization
The organization serves over 80 thousand residents and four thousand businesses by providing superior services that inspire community pride. The organization is made up of 12 departments with a shared strategic focus on sustainability, public health & safety, and community pride.
Largo is committed to building a High-Performance Organization (HPO) model to intentionally support flexibility, resiliency, and leadership capacity at all levels of the organization. HPO empowers individuals to participate in meaningful projects and initiatives to promote employee and community engagement.
As a national Top Workplace winner three years in a row, the City of Largo is proud of our innovative, collaborative, and passionate workforce. Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits and leave packages, and work-life balance. A family-friendly atmosphere, tree-lined streets, and award-winning parks just begin to define the community we serve. The City of Largo prides itself on living up to its vision of being the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay, Naturally! To learn more about the organization, please watch the
City of Largo Values
video.
About our Benefits
Team members enjoy competitive compensation, professional and personal development, generous benefits, leave packages, and a flexible work life balance. Largo provides medical, dental, and vision coverage as well as wellness benefits. Additional benefits include flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA) along with paid life insurance and AD&D coverage. Supplemental life is offered at additional cost.
Full-time team members are enrolled in a Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with a generous 6% City match. Public Safety team members covered by IAFF (Fire) and PBA (Police) have plan provisions outlined in each union agreement. All team members are eligible to open an optional Deferred Compensation 457(b) and/or Roth 457(b).
Benefits also include 11 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to fitness centers. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. For more information on the City of Largo Employee Benefits offerings, please review our
Largo Lifeline
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