Lifeguard OPS Seasonal

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a Seasonal OPS Pool Lifeguard to safeguard swimmers at multiple county pool facilities. This non-supervisory role requires Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, and includes routine maintenance and incident reporting.

The position is 6 months, with work hours across mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates must attend swim tryouts and pass HR screenings; a safety-sensitive role with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety and lifesaving procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Flexible work schedules including weekends, holidays, mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatic facility and visitors, prevent emergencies and perform rescues when needed.
• Enforce county rules and maintain order for patrons.
• Perform routine cleaning and safety inspections of pool areas.
• Document incidents and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Water safety

Lifesaving

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR-Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

General Information

Work Location: Location will vary based on operational needs. Premier Aquatic Center: 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34211; Lincoln Aquatic Center: 715 17th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221; G.T. Bray Aquatics Center: 5502 33rd Avenue Drive West, Bradenton, Florida 34209; John H. Marble Aquatic Center: 3675 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34203

Work Hours: Monday – Sunday, variable hours including weekends, early mornings and evenings, and holidays to support operational needs

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $16.38 - $20.47

Serving in a non-supervisory capacity, is responsible for safeguarding swimmers at County pool facilities, taking actions necessary to maintain water safety and prevent injury. Performs related duties as assigned, i.e., pool and facility maintenance. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and for results obtained. Position is subject to flexible work schedules, including weekends, holidays mornings, and evenings.

This is a 6-month temporary position.

To be considered for the Seasonal OPS Pool Lifeguard position you will be required to attend one of the swim tryout events on the below scheduled dates. Upon passing the swim tryout. Candidates may be conditionally offered employment, pending HR Background Test and Drug Screen. Candidates must successfully complete within first 30 days of hiring Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid (Deep Water) Certification.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment and continued employment with Manatee County Government is contingent upon passing pre-employment and employment screenings identified in Section XX of the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual. An applicant/employee who fails to pass a drug/alcohol screening, shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor situation; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 75 lbs. with assistance.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Candidates will not perform the duties listed below until successful completion of Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid (Deep Water). Candidates will have limited hours due to addressing their online certification work and in water certification skills/drills/tests.
• Maintains constant supervision of the Aquatic Facility and its visitors, recognizing dangerous/hazardous situations and takes immediate action in prevention or responding to emergencies, including performing rescues, artificial respiration and CPR, or First Aid when necessary.
• Enforces County rules, regulations and ordinances and maintains order to ensure patrons enjoy their visits at the aquatic facilities. Warns patrons against dangerous practices and keeps weak or non-swimmers out of deep or dangerous water. Explains and interprets rules and regulations for patrons.
• Performs routine maintenance, keeping locker rooms, restrooms, and pool areas clean and sanitary.
• Inspects pool, pool deck, and surrounding areas for safety and cleanliness.
• Reports all accidents to supervisors.
• Able to provide clear and concise communication to co-workers, patrons and the public.
• Provides good public relations, answering phones and communicating with members of the public around the facility.
• Maintains records and reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective, courteous and proactive relationships with co-workers and the public while representing the County in a professional matter both on and off work locations.
• Understands and appropriately carry out instructions, oral and written.
• Ready to get into the pool every working day.
• Attends scheduled In-services.
• Logs data/ creates reports as directed. Ensure completion of appropriate incident reports.
• Operates County equipment including radios.

Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must possess or be able to acquire within 30 days a current Red Cross (Deep Water) Lifeguard Certification.
• Must possess or be able to acquire within 30 days a current American Red Cross CPR-Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid.
• Must have reliable transportation.

More

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of, and ability to appropriately apply, principles and practices of water safety and lifesaving procedures. Ability to work flexible work schedules, including weekends, holidays, mornings, and evenings when required.
• Ability to react quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergencies. Ability to see and hear sufficiently to ensure safety of patrons.
• Skill and physical ability in swimming, making rescues, resuscitation, and First Aid.
• Ability to respond to the public in a calm effective manner including exercising tact, firmness, and good judgement in enforcing rules, and regulations.
• Ability to learn and follow emergency action plans.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, grasping, reaching, repetitive motions. Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds alone, up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to hear enough to understand what others are saying in normal conversations on the phone or in person.
• The ability to hear and detect specific noises.
• Must be able to speak enough to communicate verbally/orally with others in person, on the phone and to yell when needed.
• Must be able to see to spot swimmers/patrons, fine print, and computer screens.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing and able to operate multi-line phones, printers/copiers and computers.
• Work requires proficiency with chemical reagents, vacuums, pressure cleaners and similar equipment found in pool/aquatic facilities.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

No Benefits Offered

Very Important

When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.

Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

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