Lifeguard, Part Time Temporary

City of Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Naples seeks a lifeguard for the River Park Aquatic Center to ensure patron safety, perform standard first aid, and assist with pool operations and sanitation. You will conduct safety checks, participate in in-service training, and utilize CPR/AED and lifeguard skills while delivering strong public relations and clear communication.

Applicants must meet physical demands, pass the required certifications, and be prepared for irregular hours and emergency responses as part of city

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older and have lifeguard experience or related coursework.
• Current Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications required.
• Ability to pass a physical lifeguard skills aptitude test at time of hire.

Skills

Lifeguard skills

CPR/AED

First aid

Public relations

Verbal/written communication

Education

ARC Lifeguard Certification

ARC Standard First Aid

ARC CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Job description

General Description of Duties:

Under the supervision of the Manager or Recreation Supervisor and lead guard, this position ensures the safety of patrons at the River Park Aquatic Center; which involves the prevention of accidents and accidental loss of life. Position provides standard first aid, assists with pool operational and maintenance responsibilities, conducts safety checks and ensures favorable health conditions by helping ensure pool sanitation standards. Participates in ongoing in-service training programs. Must possess excellent public relations and interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication skills. Applicant must be proficient in first aid and CPR/AED and Lifeguard skills, swimming and rescue skills. Applicant must possess aquatic specialization certifications such as American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard or equivalent, ARC Standard First Aid Certification or equivalent, ARC CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or equivalent.

Minimum Training And Experience

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age
• Previous lifeguarding experience and/or related college coursework
• Six (6) months previous experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, or abilities as outlined herein preferred.
• Applicant must demonstrate the ability to fulfill the physical demands of the assigned work; or provide an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• A the time of hire a physical lifeguard skills aptitude test must be passed and current Lifeguard, Standard First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications are required.

Physical Ability

Tasks may involve regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors

Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, and/or toxic/poisonous agents, depending on area of assignment.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

The City of Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

• No benefits are offered with this position