Lifeguard PT

City of Deerfield Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Deerfield Beach seeks an energetic aquatics assistant to promote a year-round program including Learn to Swim, lessons, and recreational activities. You’ll support lifeguard services, coaching, and event setup at the Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex, ensuring safety and high-quality customer experiences.

Responsibilities include teaching, assisting with programs for all ages, managing records, and assisting with finances and promotions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Six months lifeguard or water-safety experience or equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or equivalent.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED Certification.
• Skills test: 300-yard swim, 2:00 treading water, 1:40 brick recovery.

Responsibilities

• Teaches Learn to Swim lessons and other aquatic classes.
• Aids in coaching swim team, water polo, and aquatic programs.
• Provides lifeguard services and CPR/First Aid.
• Assists in event setup/breakdown at the Aquatic Center.
• Maintains facility and personnel records and assists with finances.
• Promotes and markets aquatic programs and facilities.
• Monitors safety and enforces City policies.
• Interacts with community groups and the public.

Skills

Public recreation

Aquatic management

Public relations

Office procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The purpose of this position is to promote a comprehensive year-round aquatics program to include swim team, junior lifeguard, “Learn to Swim” program, summer camp, special events, and open swimming.
This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

The hours of operation of the Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm and Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Teaches group and private lessons in the “Learn to Swim” program and other aquatic related classes.
• Aids in coaching, if necessary year-round recreational swim team, water polo, water aerobics, and other related aquatic programs.
• Provides lifeguard services to patrons in the pool and administers CPR/First Aid.
• Aids in event set up/breakdown at Aquatic Center.
• Implements and maintains facility and personnel records.
• Assists with facility finances to include daily admission, class fees, payroll, and memberships.
• Adheres to all Aquatic facility protocols.
• Promotes and markets aquatic programs and facilities.
• Attends in-service training on a routine basis.
• Assists in maintaining various operational reports on attendance, inventory, first aid training, simulation activities and other relevant duties.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized aquatic activities, including arts and crafts, special needs programs, festivals, concerts, fairs, athletic leagues, tournaments, fitness programs, after school programs, summer day camps, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
• Assist in ensuring the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
• Monitors aquatic facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards.
• Greets visitors to the office and aquatic facilities.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in planning and monitoring programs for all ages.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience as a lifeguard, water safety instructor or relevant water skills, safety training and swim experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or other nationally accredited certification.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.
• Passing of skills test which consists of swimming 300 yards, 2:00 treading water, and 1:40 brick recovery test. Swim test will be scheduled at a later date.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred (or must obtain within 6 months of hire).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation administration.
• Knowledge in aquatic management and pool mechanical operations systems.
• Knowledge of the rules of play for a variety of sports and games, and the appropriate equipment used and facilities needed.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Skill in preparing reports and producing promotional materials.
• Skill in developing, organizing, and promoting recreational activities.
• Skill in public relations.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with City staff and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, handle stressful situations, and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with all age groups including seniors, adults, and youth, with and without special needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  • Toxic/caustic chemicals; Explosives; Violence.
  • Other extreme hazards not listed above

WORK HOURS:

About 25 hours per week, rotating schedule within operations of facility - Weekdays between 5:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Weekends between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (You may be required to periodically rotate shifts and work nights, special events, aquatic complex programming, private lessons, weekends, and holidays to meet the City’s operational needs.)

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

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