Lifeguard Pool II

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This full‑time position monitors, controls, and prevents situations hazardous to the health and safety of pool patrons through alert, responsive observations. It executes rescue procedures promptly and efficiently when necessary and is performed under general supervision.

• Observe and monitor pool patrons; enforce pool rules.
• Provide first aid care for minor injuries.
• Regulate activities that may threaten pool patrons or property.
• Make water rescues in various situations.
• Provide resuscitative care (CPR) and Basic Life Support until EMS personnel arrive.
• Administer oxygen, perform CPR, and use an Automatic External Defibrillator as required.
• Assist with routine facility maintenance.
• Assist with swim lesson instructions.
• Complete physical and skills training as assigned on a daily basis.
• Work some nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Be available to work four (4) mandatory special events (July 4th, Tree Lighting, Holiday Parade, and St Patrick’s Parade).
• Develop aquatic‑based recreational programming.
• Develop aquatic educational programming and outreach.
• Foster positive employee relations and morale City‑wide.

• High school diploma or acceptable general equivalent diploma.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license with a good driving record.
• American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training or equivalent.
• Successfully pass the Pool Lifeguard Test semi‑annually.

• Experience with swim team development. USA Swim Coach Certification preferred.

• Experience creating and implementing programs geared toward education and safety.
• Experience working with school‑aged children and summer camp programs.

• Experience creating and implementing aquatic based recreational programming.
• Experience teaching aquatic fitness classes.

Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures, lifesaving and resuscitative techniques and procedures, pool rescue operations, protocols, and rescue procedures. Ability to run and swim with strength and endurance. Skill in using tools for routine equipment maintenance. Proficiency in administering oxygen, performing CPR, and using an Automatic External Defibrillator. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to provide exceptional customer service to all pool patrons.

Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.

The abilities expected of all employees include responding to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, being appropriately groomed and attired to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals and policies, reporting for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required, notifying the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules, conforming with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time, demonstrating a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public, operating and caring for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters, and demonstrating an understanding, consideration and respect of cultural, religious and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

The employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear, use hands to handle small objects, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to run, jump and swim, and may have to lift or move objects over…