Limited Term Lifeguard

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Altamonte Springs is seeking a part-time Aquatic Activities Attendant to support outdoor pool operations. You will assist with coordinating activities, monitor participants, enforce rules, and maintain safety and cleanliness of the pool environment.

Preferred candidates hold CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguarding certification, with prior pool maintenance experience. Applicants must authorize fingerprint-based background checks and will be subject to ongoing screening.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or currently enrolled in high school.
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to work in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of aquatic activities.
• Lead, monitor, and maintain awareness of aquatic activities.
• Report program progress, problems and/or needs to supervisor.
• Carry out instructions promptly and efficiently.
• Monitor pool users and enforce pool rules.
• Uphold a well-rounded knowledge of general water safety.
• Perform life saving techniques, as needed (CPR, AED, & First Aid).
• Communicate information regarding aquatic activities to pool users.
• Perform maintenance, including brushing, disinfecting, vacuuming, scrubbing, etc. of pool facilities.
• Provide ideas and suggestions for aquatic activities.
• Maintain attendance records, statistics and reports as assigned.
• Set up/break down aquatics equipment.
• Maintain aquatics equipment and facilities as assigned.
• Check and record water chemical balance.
• Perform administrative tasks including filing, park forms, collecting minimal user fees, answering/placing phone calls.
• Maintain a professional image to the public at all times.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate a professional demeanor to City staff and the public at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To ensure the safety of all persons using the outdoor pool facility, while maintaining a level of authority and respect. Job responsibilities include direct contact with children, adults, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

• Assist with the coordination of aquatic activities.
• Lead, monitor, and maintain awareness of aquatic activities.
• Report program progress, problems and/or needs to supervisor.
• Carryout instructions promptly and efficiently.
• Monitor pool users and enforce pool rules.
• Uphold a well-rounded knowledge of general water safety.
• Perform life saving techniques, as needed (CPR, AED, & First Aid).
• Communicate information regarding aquatic activities to pool users.
• Perform maintenance, including: brushing, disinfecting, vacuuming, scrubbing, etc. of pool facilities.
• Provide ideas and suggestions for aquatic activities.
• Maintain attendance records, statistics and reports, as assigned.
• Set up/break down aquatics equipment.
• Maintain aquatics equipment and facilities, as assigned.
• Check and record water chemical balance.
• Perform administrative tasks, including: filing, completing park forms, collecting minimal user fees, answering and/or placing phone calls, etc.
• Maintain a professional image to the public at all times.
• Communicate effectively and demonstrate a professional demeanor to City staff and the public at all times.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a high school graduate or currently enrolled in high school. An equivalent combination of education and/or training may be substituted.
• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
• Ability to work in a group setting.

Preferable Qualifications:

• Valid American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid and Lifeguarding Certification (must obtain prior to commencing work)
• College graduate or currently enrolled in college. An equivalent combination of education and/or training may be substituted.
• Previous experience with pool maintenance.

Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening. Employees in this position are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring throughout employment.