Lifeguard I

City of Lauderhill; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lauderhill is seeking a Lifeguard to provide water safety at the city pool. The role includes enforcing pool rules, monitoring weather, and performing pool-related tasks such as water testing and cleaning.

You will also handle light clerical duties, attend trainings, and help with park maintenance when required. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, plus vocational aquatic training and up to 6 months of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field; supplemented by up to 6 months previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lifeguard; enforce pool use rules and regulations; monitor weather and ensure safety of pool patrons.
• Perform pool-related tasks: check water chemistry, clean pool and surrounding areas, provide first aid, and maintain related equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks around pool and park areas, including cleaning offices, bathrooms, and picking up trash.
• Assist with park maintenance tasks such as pressure cleaning, painting, and minor repairs of park equipment.
• Meet and greet pool patrons; answer questions and maintain a friendly, welcoming environment.
• Attend meetings and trainings to upgrade skills and certifications; handle logs and records of pool operations; cash receipts.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid

Lifeguard Training

Standard First Aid

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide water safety. Employees in this classification perform lifesaving work. Position is responsible for water safety, performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.

• Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; monitors weather and other factors to insures safety of pool patrons.
• Performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, providing first aid, and maintaining related equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance tasks such as cleaning office, maintaining bathrooms and picking up trash.
• Performs a variety of pool and park maintenance related tasks such as pressure cleaning, painting, and minor repairs of park equipment.
• Meets and greets pool patrons; answers questions and maintains friendly, pleasing environment
• Attends meetings and training classes to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications.
• Accepts and receipts for cash; prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

High school diploma, or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field; supplemented by up to 6 months previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training.

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lauderhill and an employee and is subject to change by the City as its needs and requirements change. The City of Lauderhill 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and/or information according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some asks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, disease and/or pathogens, bright/dim light, noise extremes, violence, machinery, and dusts or pollen.