Lifeguard I (Relief)

Pasco County; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Summer Lifeguard I to supervise swimmers, prevent accidents, and perform lifesaving actions at a county pool or beach. This relief position supports daily operations and may involve teaching swimming lessons and promoting water safety.

Candidates must be in good physical condition, have mature judgment, and hold valid American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, and First-Aid certifications; pass a lifesaving test; and comply with ADA and drug-free

Qualifications

• Valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• First-Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise swimmers and prevent accidents.
• Administer lifesaving actions when needed.
• Assist with swimming lessons and water safety.
• Perform daily maintenance at a public swimming facility.

Skills

Lifeguard

First aid

CPR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A SUMMER LIFEGUARD I

Responsible recreation work concerned with the supervision of swimmers and prevention of accidents at a County pool or beach. This is a relief position.

Maintains the safety of all swimmers, takes appropriate lifesaving action, and administers First-Aid. Duties also include assisting with swimming lessons and water safety as well as daily maintenance associated with a public swimming facility. Performs related work as required.

• Ability to maintain the safety of all swimmers; take appropriate lifesaving action and administer first-aid.
• Candidates must be in good physical condition and have mature judgment.

PHYSICAL SKILLS

Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to swim, climb, bend, stoop, walk, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

A comparable amount of directly related experience MAY be substituted at the County's discretion for the minimum educational requirements if candidates are not available that fully meet the minimum requirements of the position as posted.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Candidates must possess valid American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR for the professional Rescuer, and First-Aid certifications. Candidates must pass a lifesaving test.

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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