Lifeguard & Pool Safety Specialist I

City of Miami Beach, Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Miami Beach, Florida is seeking lifeguards to ensure safety and order at municipal pools. Responsibilities include watching swimmers, performing rescues, giving swimming instruction, enforcing pool rules, and supervising patrons.

Current certifications in CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Training are required, with ongoing certification maintenance. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is needed to cover pool hours and seasonal demands.

Qualifications

• Current Certification in American Heart C.P.R. or American Red Cross Community First Aid & Safety (includes CPR).
• Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid.
• Current Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
• Maintain Certification as required by the Division.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Watches children and adult swimmers and performs rescue, artificial respiration, and first aid when necessary.
• Warns bathers against dangerous practices and keeps non-swimmers out of deep water.
• Gives swimming instructions to children and adults.
• Enforces rules and regulations regarding pool and locker room use in a tactful manner and otherwise maintains order in the pool area.
• Keeps locker room and swimming areas clean and sanitary.
• Assists with routine maintenance work.
• Supervises all pool patrons including groups brought to the pool by school teachers or other Recreation Department personnel.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Lifeguard

Education

American Heart CPR/AED & First Aid (ARC Community First Aid & Safety)

American Red Cross Standard First Aid

American Red Cross Lifeguard Training

Job description

City of Miami Beach, Florida is seeking lifeguards to ensure safety and order at municipal pools. Responsibilities include watching swimmers, performing rescues, giving swimming instruction, enforcing pool rules, and supervising patrons.

Current certifications in CPR/First Aid and Lifeguard Training are required, with ongoing certification maintenance. Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is needed to cover pool hours and seasonal demands.