Lifeguard Part-Time (Certified Water Safety Instructor) Position Available In Broward, Florida

General Statement of Job Under close supervision is responsible for overseeing the overall health safety and welfare of community citizens who patronize the city s public pool. Position is responsible for ensuring pool and facility areas remain safe and guarded at all times. Essential Functions The following duties and functions; as outlined herein; are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar; related; or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned. Sits in guard chair and guards pool activities. Supervises the activities of the public in utilizing pool and center facilities; particularly the activities of children using the pool; enforcing established safety rules and regulations. Maintains a positive and professional image for fellow workers and patrons. Assists with chemical adjustments as necessary for controlling balance and sanitation. Ensures all equipment and pool areas are in safe and serviceable condition. Maintains current certifications by attending required seminars; classes; workshops; etc. Performs First Aid and CPR as necessary. Performs Emergency Response duties as assigned. Performs related work as required. Minimum Training and Experience High
school diploma or equivalent; supplemented by successful completion of approved
lifeguard training course; First Aid and CPR Certification; or an equivalent
combination of education; training; and experience. . Physical

Requirements:

Tasks involve frequent walking; bending;
stooping; some lifting and carrying objects of moderate to heavy weight (20-50
pounds); and occasionally very heavy (100+lbs) items. Data

Conception:

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge
the readily observable; functional; or composite characteristics (whether
similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data; people; or things. Interpersonal

Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal
people to convey or exchange information; including giving and receiving
instructions; assignments and/or directions. Requires the ability to convey a sense of authority through spoken
language. Language

Ability:

Requires the ability to read standard
English.

Intelligence:

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to perform
semi-repetitive tasks. Requires the
ability to apply principles of influence. Verbal

Aptitude:

Must communicate efficiently and effectively in
standard English. Must speak with poise;
confidence; and voice control. Numerical

Aptitude:

Requires the ability to add and subtract;
multiply; and divide; calculate decimals and percentages. Form/Spatial

Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for
proper length; width and shape; and visually read various information. Motor

Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and
eyes accurately. Manual

Dexterity:

Requires the ability to lift heavy items. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot
coordination for performing aquatic activities. Color

Discrimination:

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color. Interpersonal

Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people from
a variety of backgrounds in both giving and receiving instructions. Physical

Communication:

Requires the ability to talk and/or hear:
(talking: expressing or exchanging information by means of spoken words:
hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Environmental

Requirements:

Tasks are performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions. . Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations
related to the use of pool areas. Knowledge of pool maintenance and proper
chemical make-up of pool water. Ability to make sound; quick independent
judgments and to handle persons in emergency situations. Ability to instruct and supervise pool users
in the prevention of various accidents. Ability to perform rigorous exercises and keep
in top physical condition. Ability to enforce rules and regulations
firmly; tactfully and impartially. Additional Information Performs related work as required. •Please upload proof of current American Red Cross
First Aid and CPR/AED certification; current American Red Cross Water Safety
certification. Disclaimer The City of Margate Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101

et. seq.) the City of Margate will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.