Head Lifeguard

City of Lauderhill; Florida; On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

City of Lauderhill is seeking a Lifeguard Supervisor to oversee lifeguards, teach aquatic skills, and ensure water safety at city pools. The role includes developing training schedules, enforcing pool rules, and supporting community water safety initiatives.

The position involves supervising lifeguards, assisting with maintenance tasks, and coordinating activities for events such as children's summer camp and Spring Splash. CPR/First Aid/WSI certifications are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field.
• Up to 2 years' previous experience and/or training involving water safety, with supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety.
• Develops training schedules for aquatic skills training.
• Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool rules; ensures safety of pool patrons.
• Performs supervisory functions such as evaluating applicants, scheduling, training, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, counseling, and disciplining.
• Teaches water-related courses such as Community Water Safety and Drowning Awareness.
• Assists with special events such as children's summer camp and Spring Splash.
• Monitors pool water chemistry; cleans pool and surrounding areas; maintains related equipment.
• Supervises or performs minor maintenance tasks such as cleaning offices, bathrooms, and picking up trash.
• Greets pool patrons; answers questions; maintains a friendly environment.
• Attends meetings and training to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications.
• Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to supervise Lifeguards and develop/teach aquatic skills and water safety.

Employees in this classification perform lifesaving and supervisory work.

Position is responsible for supervision of Lifeguards, water safety, teaching aquatic skills and water safety, supervising/performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.

• Supervises and teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety.
• Develops training schedules for aquatic skills training.
• Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; insures safety of pool patrons.
• Performs supervisory functions such as water testing applicants, scheduling, training, assigning work, setting standards, reviewing work, counseling, and disciplining.
• Teaches water related courses such as Community Water Safety and Drowning Awareness.
• Assists with special events such as children's summer camp and Spring Splash.
• Supervises or performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, and maintaining related equipment.
• Supervises or performs minor maintenance tasks such as cleaning office, maintaining bathrooms and picking up trash.
• Meets and greets pool patrons; answers questions and maintains friendly, pleasing environment.
• Attends and conducts meetings and training classes to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications.
• Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field; supplemented by up to two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water safety, and water safety training with supervisory experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements

• CPR, First Aid, Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor, and WSI certified

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Veteran's Preference

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.