Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Veterans Preference Lifeguard -
Casual Labor Salary:
$14.50 Hourly Job Type:
Casual Labor of no more than 6 Months The schedule for this casual labor position varies throughout the week and the position is located at the Bicentennial Pool, Crystal River, Florida. Department:
Community Services Division:
Parks & Recreation General Description The Casual Labor Lifeguard position performs technically skilled duties of lifeguarding at the Bicentennial Park Pool located in Crystal River, Florida. Employer conducts employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination check. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and/or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Essential Functions Maintains constant vigil over patrons and effectively rescues persons in danger. Performs routine lifeguard duties as needed. Enforces all policies and procedures set forth by the Division of Parks and Recreation. Assists with inventories/supplies for the pool, completes surveys and tracks visitors at buildings. Opens, closes, and secures assigned facility as directed. Performs weekly inspections of the pool. Assists with and promotes pool schedules, classes, and special events. Sets up and tears down pool equipment for activities and/or events. Monitors weather and swimming conditions and ensures facility cleanliness standards are met. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Requirements Education, Training, and Experience High School Diploma or GED equivalent or current high school students who meet the age requirement of 16 years or older. Ability to successfully complete the required swim test: Prerequisite 1 : Complete a swim-tread-swim sequence without stopping to rest: Jump into the water and totally submerge, resurface then swim 150 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. (Swimming on the back or side is not permitted. Swim goggles are allowed. Must demonstrate rhythmic breathing.) Maintain position at the surface of the water for 2 minutes by treading water using only the legs. Swim 50 yards using the front crawl, breaststroke or a combination of both. Prerequisite 2: Complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds: Starting in the water, swim 20 yards. (The face may be in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.) Surface dive (feet-first or head-first) to a depth of 7 - 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object. Return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point, holding the object at the surface with both hands and keeping the face out at or near the surface. Exit the water without using a ladder or steps. Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills Valid Florida Driver License (or must obtain within 30 days of establishing residency in Florida) for local business-travel. Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required. This screening is through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Must have and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications: Lifeguard, First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for the Professional Rescuer Ability to work after normal business hours (may include nights, weekends, and holidays). Customer service skills, communication skills and attention to detail required. Must have ability to maintain accurate records. Requires ability to maintain relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public. Must have working knowledge of computers and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.). Physical Requirements/Work Environment Requires a combination of sitting, standing, and walking. Involves frequent lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, balancing, and occasional jumping, throwing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders. Requires the completion of tasks that involve simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, and typing. Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking. May risk exposure to adverse weather and unprotected heights. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Emergency Response/Recovery Activities All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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