Pool Lifeguard (Relief)

City of Hallandale Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach is seeking a Relief Pool Lifeguard to supervise a municipal pool, ensuring safe operation and patron safety. Work is performed under close supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, plus a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certificate and First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. A Florida driver’s license with a clean record is preferred; NIMS may be required within a year.

Qualifications

• Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguard certificate.
• Must have a current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• High school diploma or GED required, with some lifeguard experience.
• Florida driver's license with satisfactory driving record preferred.
• NIMS preferred or obtainable within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a variety of swimming and recreational activities to ensure safety.
• Maintain safe operation of the pool for patrons' convenience and enjoyment.
• Enforce pool rules and respond to emergencies in a timely manner.

Skills

Lifeguard cert

First Aid

CPR

AED

Water Safety Instructor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pool Lifeguard - Relief

Responsible for the supervision of a variety of swimming and recreational activities at a municipal pool. Ensures the efficient and safe operation of the pool for the convenience, enjoyment and safety of patrons. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Must have High school diploma or GED; supplemented by some experience as a lifeguard; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding or Shallow Water Lifeguard certificate. In addition, a valid American Red Cross First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certifications.

Certification as an American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor, American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor, or Pool Operator certifications preferred. Must have a valid Florida driver's license with a satisfactory driving record throughout employment. National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification preferred (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or obtain within one year of employment.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

Various positions available in the Parks and Recreation Department.

Veteran's Preference Applies: The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans’ Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.