Recreation Lifeguard

The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Maintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of pool patrons. Administers First Aid and CPR as needed. An employee in this class is responsible for lifeguarding at municipal pool, which may include organizing and conducting recreational activities and assisting in site supervision.

• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance
• Enforces facility safety rules and regulations and educates patrons
• Recognizes and provides quick response to any and all emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR
• Provide swimming instructions to adults and children
• Cleans and performs maintenance of pool equipment, pool deck, swimming pools and locker room facilities
• If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, will be required to perform operational tasks that include but are not limited to; set up, break down, and cleanup of special events
• Conducts water games and sports
• Performs related work as required.

1. Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.

2. Depending on the needs of the agency, and area of assignment, the age requirements might differ where employees that are 15 years of age or older can perform the job provided that applicable federal, state, and local requirements are followed.

3. All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.

4. Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which includes simulated pool rescues. This test must be successfully passed every six (6) months after employment.

5. VISION REQUIREMENTS
- Must be free from color blindness and have no permanent abnormality of either eye; must have at least 20 (I 40) or better vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses (glasses or contacts). THE VISION REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE WAIVED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. An employee who has undergone radial keratotomy may not be examined until six (6) weeks have elapsed from their last surgical procedure and must at that time meet the above stated vision requirements.

6. Work on weekends as scheduled during special events for the City and Aquatic Complex.

7. If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Free Diving and/or SCUBA certification is preferred relative to assigned lifeguard and maintenance duties in deep water up to and including a depth of 6‑meters (19.68 Feet).

Depends upon work assignment and location.

In addition to life‑saving duties, the position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J‑204) to the online application.