Lifeguard

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners seeks a Lifeguard for the Bicentennial Park Pool in Crystal River. The role involves supervising patrons, performing rescues, conducting facility inspections, and fulfilling training requirements. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and the ability to complete specific swim tests, alongside certifications in lifesaving and first aid.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Health & Wellness Center

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Long Term Disability Insurance

11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete swim test.
• Valid Florida Driver License required or must obtain.
• Certification in Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and CPR, AED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vigil over patrons and perform rescues as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Conduct weekly inspections of the pool.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Lifeguard performs technically skilled duties of lifeguarding and provides instructional classes at the Bicentennial Park Pool located in Crystal River, Florida.

The schedule for this full-time position varies throughout the week and is located in the Bicentennial Pool, Crystal River, Florida.

• Maintains constant vigil over patrons and effectively rescues persons in danger. Performs routine lifeguard duties as needed.
• Enforces all policies and procedures set forth by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
• Assists with inventories/supplies for the pool, completes surveys and tracks visitors at buildings.
• Opens, closes, and secures assigned facility as directed.
• Performs weekly inspections of the pool.
• Assists with and promotes pool schedules, classes, and special events.
• Sets up and tears down pool equipment for activities and/or events.
• Monitors weather and swimming conditions and ensures facility cleanliness standards are met.
• Performs related duties as required.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Ability to successfully complete the required swim test:
  • Prerequisite 1: Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest:
    • Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 350 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed.)
    • Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs.
    • Swim 200 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both.
  • Prerequisite 2:Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds:
    • Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.)
    • Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object.
    • Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out or near the surface.
    • Exit the water without using a ladder or steps.
  • Prerequisite 3:Complete an underwater swim:
    • Swim 5 yards, submerge and retrieve three dive rings placed 5 yards apart in 4 – 7 feet of water. (Swim goggles are not allowed.)
    • Resurface and continue to swim another 5 yards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

• Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida), or valid Florida Identification Card is acceptable only for positions not required to drive a county vehicle.
• Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required.
• Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights, weekends, and holidays).
• Will provide trainingto obtain current Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Professional Rescuer.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and strong attention to detail required.
• Must have ability to maintain accurate records.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.
• Must have strong working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking.
• The job involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, and occasional jumping, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders.
• The job requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather, fumes and gases, electrical hazards, extreme noise, and bloodborne pathogens.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Employee Benefits at a Glance: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.Please visit the Benefits tab of this posting for additional information and a link to the Employee Benefits Highlights booklet.

Basis of Rating:Some positions may require a written and/or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals’ qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the “Public Records Law,” applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the “Public Records Law”/ “The Sunshine Law” / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.