Lead Lifeguard

Description The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE. FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive :

YES Level II Screening :

YES Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the on-site supervision of the public engaged in water activities to ensure their safety, prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Patrols pool area to maintain order and to protect swimmers from accident or drowning; rescues swimmers in distress; administers necessary first aid treatment. Performs pool maintenance, cleaning the facility; accounts for monies received. Order chemicals and cleaning supplies, administer in-service training, lifeguard when needed, and fill-in as aquatic supervisor when needed. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, scheduling, assigning, and directing work; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsibilities and Reporting During an

Emergency Situation :

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Duties/Responsibilities Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and/or activities; Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administer first aid with emphasis on resuscitation methods. Maintain order in swimming areas. Inspect facilities for cleanliness and inform supervisor(s) of any safety hazards. Responsible for planning and holding in-service training as well as lifeguard and CPR challenges for lifeguard staff. Teach/Assist with swimming lessons. Clean swimming pool; determine chlorine content and pH value of water, including any/all pool water chemistry with water testing kit. Plan, develop and implement aquatic activities. Maintain required records and reports. Collect fees for classes/programs. Responsible for maintaining required certifications and ensuring they are kept current. This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee's physical presence at the workplace Performs additional duties as required including but not limited to cleaning swimming pool and facilities. Due to pool closures and the availability of work, employees may be assigned to work in lower classifications performing tasks within other areas of Recreation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill to make sound judgment. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to lift and rescue swimmers who are in need of assistance Ability to work in heat, humidity, wetness, and around noise, fumes and odors Minimum Requirements High School diploma Must obtain a valid Certified Pool Operator's License within six months of hire. Possess a valid Community Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation

• C.P.R. Certification. Must possess a valid Standard First Aid Certification. Possess a valid Lifeguard Certification. Must obtain a valid Water Safety Instructor Certification; or equivalent swim instructor certification through an approved Educational Association within six months of hire. Possess a valid Automated External Defibrillator
• AED Certification.

When assigned to working with Youth, must meet the Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements and inspections.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of experience as a Lifeguard preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Physical Demands and Working Conditions This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. Balancing

• maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching. Climbing
• ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility. Crawling
• moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet. Crouching
• bending body forward by bending leg, spine. Feeling
• perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips. Pushing
• use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward. Reaching
• extending hands or arms in any direction. Repetitive Motion
• substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers. Speaking
• expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely. Standing
• for sustained periods of time. Fingering
• picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand. Grasping
• applying pressure to object with fingers, palm. Handling
• picking, holding, or working with whole hand. Hearing 1
• perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information. Hearing 2
• receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound. Kneeling
• bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees. Lifting
• raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back. Mental Acuity
• ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning. Pulling
• use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug. Stooping
• bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back. Talking 1
• expressing ideas by spoken word Talking 2
• shouting to be heard above ambient noise. Visual Acuity 2
• color, depth perception, field of vision. Visual Acuity 3
• determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures. Walking
• on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

Work performed is primarily:

Heavy work : Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequently have exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, dust, wind, and sun. Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public. May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description .

Full-time regular City employee benefits:

Health Insurance (Florida Blue) City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life) City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00. Optional Vision Insurance (VSP) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance ( Humana ) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster 401(a) ( Mission Square ) Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA (Mission Square) Offered through payroll deduction. Disability (USAble Life) Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Paid Holidays City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Birthday Holiday and Floating Holiday.

• Birthday and Float after 1-year of service.

Deferred Compensation Programs (Mission Square) OR (Nationwide ) Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Employee Assistance Program (ESI) City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Please note:

Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Insurance Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions.