Lifeguard

Join our extremely dynamic team at Tigertail Lake Recreational Center, part of Broward College, in Dania Beach, FL. We are situated at 580 Gulf Stream Way, conveniently located off I-95 and Griffin Road. We're on the lookout for dedicated lifeguards to add to our crew.

This is a part-time position, offering up to (but no more than) 30 hours per week. Generally, we are busiest on weekends and holidays, but summers are busy nearly every day. We work with your schedule to make sure you have a happy work-life balance, or if you have special requirements (e.g. school, another job, etc.)

Earnings depend on the shifts you work. Lifeguards typically earn an average of $18 to $20 per hour, depending on the specific responsibilities assigned each day. The more skills you acquire, the more opportunities open up for additional income. We do often have shifts that pay $25-30 an hour available to specially-trained staff. Your financial growth is tied to your commitment and personal development. So join us, learn, and earn!

Qualifications

*Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States *Must be able to swim and meet the American Red Cross minimum prerequisites for Basic Lifeguarding. *Must comfortable in the water, especially considering this a lake and has some very deep water. *Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification preferred; training available *Waterfront and waterpark experience a plus but not required. *Excellent observation skills and high attention to detail. *Experience in taking initiative without being prompted. *Proficient in interacting with people of various ages and from diverse backgrounds. *Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written *Helpful, but not required: experience with ropes courses, sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving and/or teambuilding facilitation

Responsibilities

*Monitoring designated areas to recognize signs of danger *Explaining and enforcing rules, regulations and policies to ensure safety of patrons *Performing first aid procedures *Responding to emergencies and rescuing swimmers in danger of drowning *Monitor weather reports closely to ensure safety of guests *Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of all areas *Maintaining records and reports *Additional duties as required.

Please make sure to visit our website at www.TigertailLake.com to see what we're all about!

We are looking forward to reviewing your application and setting up an interview.

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $13.00 - $24.00/hour.

About Tigertail Lake Recreational Center of Broward College: Tigertail Lake Recreational Center is Broward College's recreational center. A phenomenal and fun place to enjoy the outdoors and make money while doing so! We are home to the Tigertail Aqua Challenge, different watersports, an exhilarating ropes course as well as teambuilding resulting in experiential learning for lifelong skills. Tigertail Lake will naturally connect you with other outdoor-loving folks in the area and will bring you a sense of community with your work family and our many returning guests. Have you ever wanted to learn how to paddleboard, sail, windsurf, lifeguard, scuba dive, climb and/or facilitate teambuilding? Perhaps you have the basics down and would like to brush up on those skills, or even teach them to others. This is what our days are filled with and we love to give our staff opportunity to cross-train. There is no other facility around like Tigertail Lake - your resume will look amazing to future employers, especially if you have any plans to continue working in an outdoor recreational setting. We are known for being dedicated, hard workers. Oh, and also for our staff parties! Our goal is for every team member and visitor to walk away with new skills learned, friendships made, and an experience remembered for years to come! Learn more about us at www.TigertailLake.com.

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