What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard I position at City of Sarasota?
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NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity , Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Click to view the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan . Click to view a the City's Educational Equivalency Statement.
Department
Parks and Recreation
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Salary Range
$18.7356 - $23.4195 Hourly / $38,970.05 - $48,712.56 Annually
Job Posting Period
March 28, 2025 - April 19, 2025 12:00 A.M.
Overview
Job Description:
To provide a safe environment at the City's recreational pools, and serves in a safety as well as community oriented capacity. The position is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. Inspects pool, pool deck and surrounding areas for safety and cleanliness.
Essential Functions
Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Minimal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. This position works outdoors and may be subject to a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. This is a high noise environment position.
Public Contact
Considerable public contact.
Retirement Benefit
The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.
I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.
F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov
Come work at a place where employees of the City serve with Excellence and Pride!
NOTE: The City of Sarasota is an Equal Employment Opportunity , Veteran, E-Verify and Drug Free Workplace employer. Click to view the City's Veterans Recruitment Plan . Click to view a the City's Educational Equivalency Statement.
Department
Parks and Recreation
Employee Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Salary Range
$18.7356 - $23.4195 Hourly / $38,970.05 - $48,712.56 Annually
Job Posting Period
March 28, 2025 - April 19, 2025 12:00 A.M.
Overview
Job Description:
To provide a safe environment at the City's recreational pools, and serves in a safety as well as community oriented capacity. The position is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. Inspects pool, pool deck and surrounding areas for safety and cleanliness.
Essential Functions
- Observes and supervises the activities in the swimming areas.
- Maintains log of daily procedures; oversees maintenance of equipment and inventory of supplies for first aid.
- Maintains order in the swimming areas.
- Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
- Enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
- Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
- Assists in aquatic programs such as learn to swim classes, water safety classes and special events.
- Inspects assigned areas to insure proper warning signs and safety devices are properly posted or in place.
- Completes incident reports and daily operational reports.
- Cleans pool, pool deck and surrounding areas of any debris and safety hazards routinely.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Lifeguard certified,
- First Aid/CPR Certified,
- Ability to re-quality for certification each year,
- One year experience as a lifeguard.
- Knowledge of appropriate ways of dealing with individuals in emergency situations.
- Ability to be proactive and recognize emergencies or unsafe conditions and take effective actions prior to incidents occurring.
- Ability to respond to the public in a calm, effective manner including exercising tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
- Ability to maintain courteous and effective relationships with co-workers and the public.
- Ability to perform rigorous physical activity and to work for long periods of time under adverse weather conditions.
- Skill in using rescue, first aid and lifesaving techniques and equipment.
- Skill in swimming and rescuing endangered persons.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to make accurate observations.
- Ability to community effectively verbally and in writing and to prepare concise written reports.
Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Minimal supervisory responsibilities over other employees.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently. This position works outdoors and may be subject to a variety of weather changes or atmospheric conditions. This is a high noise environment position.
Public Contact
Considerable public contact.
Retirement Benefit
The City of Sarasota made the transition to become a Florida Retirement System (FRS) employer effective December 1, 2021. To learn more about what this benefit may mean for you, please visit MyFrs.com. Please note that if you are hired to work for the City of Sarasota as an FRS employer, you will be asked to complete a form to certify your FRS status, as there may be an impact to any FRS benefit you are already receiving.
I f you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Jake Brown our ADA Coordinator. Jake can be reached via email at Jake.Brown@sarasotafl.gov or via phone at 941-263-6299.
F or questions pertaining to general employment or job application status, please call 941-263-6476, or email HR@sarasotafl.gov
Salary : $38,970 - $48,713
