Lifeguard II

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**** Department:
** Parks and Recreation
** Employee Type:
** Regular
* * Time Type:
** Full time
** Salary Range:**$24.9837 - $30.9171 Hourly / $51,966.10 - $64,307.57 Annually
** Job Posting Period:
** February 19, 2026 - March 06, 2026 12:00 A.M.
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* Job Description:

**** Overview
* * To provide a safe environment at the City's recreational pools, and serves in a safety as well as community oriented capacity. The position is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. Oversight of all Lifeguard II and Lifeguard I team members to include mandatory trainings and certificate upkeep. Leadership of daily operations and pool protocols and water quality testing.
** Essential Functions
*** Observes and supervises the activities in the swimming areas.
* Orients and trains new lifeguards on job duties and responsibilities. Ensures that all lifeguards are current on their training and certifications and all are provided for their personnel file.
* Schedules, coordinates and conducts Inservice training. Ensures that lifeguards are fully competent in first aid, CPR, and all water rescue techniques. Provides all training records to Human Resources.
* Ensures that aquatic programs are occurring as desired and assists with the overall management of aquatic programs and events.
* Provides day-to-day supervision of assigned aquatic programs including scheduling of lifeguards and instructors to ensure coverage meets Association guidelines and standards.
* Assists with recruiting, hiring, training, and evaluating of staff.
* Manages statistics and record keeping as assigned.
* Maintains aquatic program areas and equipment with a high attention to cleanliness and safety.
* Maintains log of daily procedures; oversees maintenance of equipment and inventory of supplies for first aid
* Maintains order in the swimming areas.
* Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe practices and safety hazards.
* Enforces and adheres to pool rules and regulations.
* Follows emergency action plan and procedures established in the event of an emergency.
* Assists in aquatic programs such as learn to swim classes, water safety classes and special events.
* Completes incident reports and daily operational reports.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Associate's Degree,
* Eight (8) years experience as a lifeguard,
* Lifeguard Certified,
* Five (5) years experience in supervisory capacity,
* Ability to teach aquatic programming,
* First Aid Certified,
* Certified as Water Safety Instructor,
* CPR for Professional Rescuer,
* Ability to re-qualify for certification each year,
* Possession of and ability to maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license or obtain one within 6 months of hire.
** Job Based Competencies
*** Working knowledge and understanding of pool chemistry and filtration systems.
* Knowledge of appropriate ways of dealing with individuals in emergency situations.
* Ability to be proactive and recognize emergencies or unsafe conditions and take effective actions prior to incidents occurring.
* Ability to respond to the public in a calm, effective manner including exercising tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
* Ability to maintain courteous and effective relationships with co-workers and the public.
* Ability to perform rigorous physical activity and to work for long periods of time under adverse weather conditions.
* Skill in using rescue, first aid and lifesaving techniques and equipment.
* Skill in swimming and rescuing endangered persons.
* Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
* Ability to make accurate observations.
* Ability to community effectively verbally and in writing and to prepare concise written reports.
** Responsibility
* * Under the direction of and responsible to the Department Head or designated representative. Some supervisory responsibilities.
** Physical…