Lifeguard II – Warm Mineral Springs Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Lifeguard II – Warm Mineral Springs 2.2 2.2 out of 5 stars North Port, FL General Description This full-time position provides overall direction to aquatic staff through lifeguarding and promoting safety to enhance and protect patron experiences. Work is performed under the direction of the Aquatics Manager. Essential Job Functions Assists with maintaining a safe aquatic facility including providing real time feedback and noting suggestions and comments for supervisor’s review. Follows direction from Aquatics Manager, or designee, regarding placement and rotations during shift to ensure efficient guarding and safety. Assist with training / orientation of other Lifeguards, provides swim instruction or similar classes to public. Responsible for guarding and safety of participants within all aquatic facilities, administer first aid and life saving measures per industry standards. Completes housekeeping, general maintenance tasks, and logs data / creates reports as directed. Model standards and expectations throughout shift. Responsible for assigned post until relieved by another guard. Quick action to any potential emergency situation. Attend regular in-service trainings, other trainings and meetings as they are held. Ensure completion of appropriate incident reports. Provides quality customer service to patrons. Attend and coordinate in-service training sessions. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Must be able to swim at least 500 yards. Ability to physically perform all skills required of a lifeguard with a waterfront endorsement. Hear noises and distress signals in the aquatic environment, including in the water and anywhere in the zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations. See and observe all sections of an assigned zone of responsibility, with or without reasonable accommodations. Demonstrate ability to recognize swimmers in need of assistance. Demonstrate ability to recognize, respond and remedy unsafe situations. Ability to work with diverse populations and ages. Ability to serve as a positive role model and provide constructive feedback. Effective verbal communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Work typically requires constant exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme heat, odors, or dust).

Risk/Safety Conditions:

This position requires constant exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, etc.)

Physical Activities:

Transition between sitting and standing on a constant basis in adverse weather conditions with extreme temperature variations (hot / cold). Constant walking, climbing, balancing, stooping & bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching overhead, grasping with use of hands & arms, pushing, pulling, running. Constant communication involving speaking, hearing, and writing. Occasional use of computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment. Occasional lifting of 25 to 50lbs. Vision and hearing must be correctable. Position may require the operation of a city vehicle. (Occasional=1-3 Hrs.; Frequent=3-5 Hrs.; Constant=5-8 Hrs. – Per Workday)

Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma is preferred. Minimum age of 18. Two (2) years of paid lifeguard experience required. (A comparable amount of relevant training, education and/or experience may be substituted for the above qualifications.)

Licenses and Certifications:

Current nationally accredited Lifeguard and/or First Aid CPR certification. Possession of, or ability to obtain, American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard certification. Bilingual in English/Ukrainian or English/Russian is highly preferred. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Florida drivers license Emergency Response Responsibility Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee’s official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions. Vets Preference Statement The City of North Port, FL is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply. All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days. Aetna – Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice. Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance The City’s dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose. EyeMed Vision Care – Vision Insurance The City’s vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months. Cigna Life – Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents. Cigna – Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period. E-Flex – Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit. Trustmark- Supplemental Polices Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee. LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program. ICMA-RC – Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program. Florida Retirement System – FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS. Cigna – Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more. VPI – Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted. Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans. Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds). Paid Holidays The City observes 13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service. Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year. Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process. Bereavement Leave Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an “immediate family member”.