Pool Lifeguard

Manatee County; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manatee County is seeking a Pool Lifeguard at its Premier Aquatic Center and John H. Marble Aquatic Center in Bradenton, FL. The role guards swimmers, enforces rules, and assists with basic pool maintenance and cashiering operations.

Applicants must be 18+, hold an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, and have a lifeguarding season experience. Flexible hours including weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must have a season of lifeguarding experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Responsibilities

• Observes swimmers at all times, recognizes dangerous situations and takes action, including rescues, CPR or First Aid when necessary.
• Warns patrons against dangerous practices and keeps non-swimmers out of deep water.
• Enforces County rules and maintains order at the swimming area.
• Performs routine maintenance, keeping locker rooms and pool areas clean and sanitary.
• Collects admission fees and uses a cash register.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

Lifeguarding experience

CPR

First Aid

Public safety

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: 26-00361

Department: Public Safety

Job classification: POOL LIFEGUARD

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Safety, Recreation

Work Location

Work Location: Premier Aquatic Center: 16410 Rangeland Parkway, Bradenton, Florida 34211; John H. Marble Aquatic Center: 3675 53rd Avenue East, Bradenton, Florida 34203.

Work Hours

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 safe-guarding 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 and cashiering. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and for results obtained. Position is subject to flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays.

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.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws. 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.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Observes swimmers at all times, recognizes dangerous situations and takes appropriate action, including performing rescues, artificial respiration and CPR, or First Aid when necessary.
• Warns patrons against dangerous practices and keeps non-swimmers and weak swimmers out of deep or dangerous water.
• Enforces County rules, regulations and ordinances and maintains order at the swimming area.
• Performs routine maintenance, keeping locker rooms and pool areas clean and sanitary.
• Reports all accidents to supervisors.
• Provides good public relations.
• Collects admission fees, as assigned; uses a cash register and correctly handles money.
• Maintains simple records.
• Establishes and maintains effective, courteous and proactive relationships with co-workers and the general public.
• Understands and appropriately carries out instructions, oral and written.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee’s qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
• Must have a season of life guarding experience. (A season is considered 3 months long).
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.

Supplemental Information

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 and holidays, 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.