A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
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. 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. 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.
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.
