LIFEGUARD I, PT

City-of-Miami,-Fl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Miami seeks a lifeguard to patrol a city pool, enforce regulations, and protect patrons. You will respond to emergencies, perform rescues, and provide customer assistance in a busy waterfront facility.

Responsibilities include supervising pool areas, conducting basic janitorial tasks, assisting in maintenance, collecting fees when required, and administering Standard First Aid and CPR as needed. Shifts include nights, holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must possess Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED certificates.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Enforce regulations and protect life at the pool.
• Patrols pool area and observes safety to ensure proper use by patrons.
• Rescues patrons in distress as needed.
• Responds to inquiries from patrons.
• Performs custodial/janitorial tasks to maintain cleanliness.
• Assists in equipment maintenance activities.
• May collect and account for fees received from patrons.
• Administers Standard First Aid and CPR as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Lifeguard Training

First Aid

CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

Enforces regulations and protects life at a City pool. Patrols and observes swimming pool area to ensure appropriate use by patrons. Rescues patrons in distress as needed. Answers inquiries from patrons. An employee in this position must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Performs custodial and/or janitorial tasks to maintain a clean facility area. Assists in all equipment maintenance activities. May collect and account for fees received from patrons. Administers Standard First Aide and/or CPR as needed. Performs related work as required.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age at time of application. The following valid certificates and/or wallet card(s) must be possessed at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency. Must be able to pass the City of Miami's performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises. NOTE: Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and may be subject to screening through the Florida Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com.