Seasonal Lifeguard I

Job Title

Seasonal Lifeguard

Job Description

This is seasonal work in the area of recreation, which follows well-established procedures. This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries at a City swimming pool. An employee in this class is responsible for safeguarding patrons at a City swimming pool by preventing injury or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of swimming pools, and by the recognized practices of water safety. Supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work for orderliness and rule enforcement by visual inspection and conferences. Hours and location: Seasonal / Full/Part Time: Varied Schedule. All City of Sunrise pools.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions include maintaining order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned City swimming pool; rescuing bathers in distress; applying resuscitation and administering first aid when necessary; assisting pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assisting in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs; maintaining general appearance and cleanliness of pool area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding; participating in performing custodial tasks as applies to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings; conducting chemical tests for pool water quality and monitoring pool water temperature. Vacuuming pool and cleaning pool walls; maintaining daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs; may operate and clean pool filtration equipment; collecting pool admission and registration fees; performing related work as required.

Requirements

Education: Completion of the 8th Grade. Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.) Experience: No experience required but must have already acquired all required lifeguard certifications and they must be current. Necessary special qualification: Must be at least 16 years of age. Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent. Water safety instructor's certificate preferred. You MUST attach copies of the following documents to your application upon submission: Proof of highest level of completed education (i.e. student ID, degree, diploma, etc.) Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent. Your application will not be considered without these documents attached. If you have trouble attaching the documents, please contact the Human Resources Department to ask for assistance.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques; ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations; ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action; skill in swimming, lifesaving and first aid; physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifesaving rescue.

Seasonal Employee Benefits: Seasonal, interns and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits.