Lifeguard

Tampa Hispanic Heritage, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Tampa is seeking lifeguards to oversee municipal swimming facilities, enforce safety rules, and assist with light pool maintenance as needed. Shifts may include evenings, weekends and holidays to cover all operational hours.

Responsibilities include patrolling the pool area, responding to emergencies, administering first aid, and providing information to patrons. Must hold current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications and be at least 16 years old.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age and possess current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Possession of current nationally certified First Aid and Lifeguarding Certificates; CPR for the Professional Rescuer; Florida driver's license preferred.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies.
• Physical ability to perform lifeguard duties and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Patrols pool area and locker rooms, enforcing pool rules.
• Assist higher level aquatics leader at pool facilities.
• Perform pool maintenance such as brushing and vacuuming.
• Administer first aid and lifesaving procedures; respond to emergencies.
• Complete attendance, daily reports, accident reports, and special activity sheets as required.
• Provide information to patrons and handle phone inquiries.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

CPR & First Aid knowledge

Emergency response

Water safety techniques

Job description

Salary $16.00 - $22.79/hour; $2,773.33 - $3,950.27/month; $33,280.00 - $47,403.20/year

This is responsible work involving the operation of municipal swimming facilities. Bargaining unit position.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for performing lifeguarding tasks and enforcing safety rules at a municipal swimming facility. Tasks are of routine difficulty and include participation in maintaining an assigned area in a safe condition. The exercise of some initiative and independent judgement is required when responding to emergency situations which might arise. These employees work under general supervision, ensuring that proper observation techniques and safety of patrons at swimming areas are maintained at all times. Employees might be required to work irregular hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Work is reviewed through observation, periodic conferences and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Patrols entire pool area and locker rooms, maintaining a constant watch for potential accidents in the water, on diving boards, pool decks, and surrounding areas. Enforces policies, rules, and regulations governing conduct of the pool patrons;Assists higher level aquatics leader at a pool facility; participates in the enforcement of swimming pool rules and regulations. Participates in the maintenance of area, equipment and supplies; when assigned to a pool performs such pool maintenance as brushing, vacuuming; informs supervisor of need to restock supplies in order to maintain correct supply levels. Performs special assignments such as assisting with swim meets and other aquatics activities. Completes attendance reports, daily reports , accident reports, and special activity sheets as required. Answers phones and provides information regarding program and facility. Performs all lifeguard duties when needed; administers first aid and performs lifesaving activities; responds to emergencies. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of: lifesaving principles and practices; water safety techniques and the use of lifesaving equipment; first aid procedures.

Some knowledge of: pool rules and regulations.

Ability to: perform lifeguard skills as required, enforce rules and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially; prevent hazardous situations from developing; react quickly, calmly and rationally in emergencies; maintain records and compile reports when needed; communicate and interact effectively with the general public; perform duties requiring physical strength and endurance.

Skills in: the operation and maintenance of lifesaving equipment; lifesaving procedures.

Physical Requirements

Mostly standing, recreation and a combination of workingindoors and outdoors. Requires some useof computer, typing and viewing a monitor

Minimum Qualifications

Must be at least 16 years of age and possess current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of: current nationally certified First Aid and Lifeguarding Certificates; CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certificate; a valid Florida driver's license is preferred.

Examination

Evaluationofeducation and experience. Drug testing is included in allpre-employment processing.

Comments

Employeesmay be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays,and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergencydeclaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work inpreparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.