Lifeguard II P/T

This classification involves part-time enforcement of safety for pools and patrons at a City swimming pool. An employee in this position monitors pool patrons’ behavior to prevent accidents; performs rescue operations; administers first aid or CPR; cleans pool area; maintains quality of pool water; collects fees; and reports incidents.  This position also teaches swimming lessons and performs custodial tasks for pools and related facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to various types of pool emergencies; ensures delivery of advanced first aid and/or emergency life-support systems; and establishes and maintains control of an emergency scene.
• Monitors activities of pool patrons from a lifeguard stand or by foot patrol to prevent unsafe practices or accidents; enforces rules and regulations in pool area and dressing rooms to maintain order and effective crowd control.
• Tests and maintains lifesaving and first aid equipment in order to prepare for water emergencies or accidents.
• Conducts chemical test for pool water quality; monitors pool water temperatures.
• Applies chemicals to maintain water quality standards; vacuums pool and cleans pool walls; and back washes pool filters.
• Operates a swimming pool recirculation system, fresh water make-up, and over-flow systems and filter cleaning system.
• Operates and cleans pool filtration equipment.
• Teaches swimming in a swimming pool class; instructs basic principles of water safety and pool etiquette.
• Participates in performing custodial tasks as applied to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings.
• Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs.
• Collects pool admission and registration fees.
• Drives City vehicles to maintain satellite pools.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION 

• Complete 10^th grade in high school or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least two (2) seasons (640 work hours) of full-time (or equivalent) paid experience as a lifeguard.  
• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Certifications required: Lifeguard Certification; First Aid; AED; and CPR.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of established procedures for providing first aid.
• Knowledge of approved emergency life-support systems for individual emergency cases.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations practices.
• Knowledge of the nature and symptoms of various injuries, illnesses, and diseases.
• Knowledge of swimming instruction and technique.
• Skill in swimming, lifesaving, and first aid.
• Ability to test, maintain, and use lifesaving equipment.
• Ability to rapidly learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities.
• Ability to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
• Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take effective action.
• Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.
• Ability to apply first aid techniques including cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance functions.
• Ability to work under challenging situations.
• Ability, strength, and agility to perform lifesaving rescue.

Salary : $20 - $28