Lifeguard II

City of Lauderhill; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lauderhill is seeking a Lifeguard who will perform lifeguard duties, teach aquatic skills, and uphold water safety standards at the city pool. The role includes basic pool maintenance, clerical tasks, and customer service to pool patrons.

Training and certification maintenance are required, with opportunities to advance skills. Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or high school student at least 16 years of age; 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, Swimming Instructor, Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support, Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor or Learn To Swim Instructor certified

Responsibilities

• Teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety.
• Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; insures safety of pool patrons.
• Performs pool maintenance tasks such as checking water chemistry, cleaning pool and surrounding areas, and maintaining equipment.
• Attends meetings and training classes to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications.
• Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

Job description

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

• Teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety.
• Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; insures safety of pool patrons.
• Performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, 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.
• Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

High school diploma, GED or high school student at least 16 years of age; 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, Swimming Instructor, Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support, Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor or Learn To Swim Instructor certified

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 calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

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.