Recreation Lifeguard I

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a part-time Lifeguard to supervise municipal pool facilities and enforce safety rules. The role includes watching for emergencies, administering first aid and CPR, and providing swim instruction to both adults and children during assigned shifts.

This position operates under a 32-hour-per-week cap and may involve event setup, breakdown, and maintenance tasks at the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Age 15+ may apply, per agency rules and local requirements.
• Must pass a performance test with simulated pool rescues every six months.
• Vision requirements: 20/40 or better in each eye; color vision must be normal.
• Weekend availability required for special events.
• At the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, may assist with event setups.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in and near the water.
• Enforce safety rules and educate patrons.
• Provide First Aid and CPR as needed.
• Provide swimming instruction to adults and children.
• Maintain pool equipment and facilities.
• Assist with event setup and breakdown when assigned.
• Conduct water games and supervise patrons.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Lifeguard certification

First Aid

CPR

Water safety

Job description

Position Summary

This is a part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules. Maintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of pool patrons Administers First Aid and CPR as needed. An employee in this class is responsible for lifeguarding at municipal pool, which may include organizing and conducting recreational activities and assisting in site supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance
• Enforces facility safety rules and regulations and educates patrons
• Recognizes and provides quick response to any and all emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR
• Provide swimming instructions to adults and children
• Cleans and performs maintenance of pool equipment, pool deck, swimming pools and locker room facilities
• If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, will be required to perform operational tasks that include but are not limited to; set up, break down, and cleanup of special events
• Conducts water games and sports
• Performs related work as required.

Job Requirements, Preferences & Work Environment

• Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Depending on the needs of the agency, and area of assignment, the age requirements might differ where employees that are 15 years of age or older can perform the job provided that applicable federal, state, and local requirements are followed
• All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
• Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which includes simulated pool rescues. This test must be successfully passed every six (6) months after employment.
• VISION REQUIREMENTS- Must be free from color blindness and have no permanent abnormality of either eye; must have at least 20 I 40 or better vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses (glasses or contacts) THE VISION REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE WAIVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. An employee who has undergone radial keratotomy may not be examined until six (6) weeks have elapsed from their last surgical procedure and must at that time meet the above stated vision requirements.
• Work on weekends as scheduled during special events for the City and Aquatic Complex
• If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Free Diving and/or SCUBA certification is preferred relative to assigned lifeguard and maintenance duties in deep water up to and including a depth of 6-meters (19.68 Feet).

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Depends upon work assignment and location.

Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

In addition to life saving duties, the position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.