LIFEGUARD II

Overview

Enforces regulations and protects life at a City pool. Supervises and schedules the work assignments of part-time and temporary lifeguards and/or other part-time and temporary staff as needed. May instruct and/or organize classes on water safety, lifesaving procedures, swimming, etc. Assists with in-service trainings for aquatics personnel. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing. Patrols and observes pool area to ensure appropriate use by patrons.

Rescues patrons in distress as needed. Administers Standard First Aid and/or CPR as needed. Administers advanced first aid to more severe injuries and tests pool water; adjusts chemical balance as needed. Advises supervisor of needed pool or equipment repairs and assists with scheduling of repairs. Assists with periodic inspections of rescue and emergency life support equipment. Performs custodial/janitorial tasks to maintain a clean facility area.

Tallies the daily collection of monies received. Reports to the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee. Performs related work as required.

• High school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months experience as a lifeguard.
• Validity of the following certificates must be possessed at time of application and maintained throughout employment:
  National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification or National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) Certification;
  Lifeguard Training;
  First Aid; CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer;
  Water Safety Instructor;
  Lifeguard Instructor issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency. Must be able to pass the City of Miami performance test (may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises).
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

Note:

Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends.

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. All required documents must be attached to the employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

All documents submitted must be clear, legible, and in proper format.

Required documents at time of application (acceptable proofs):

All certifications must be valid and will be verified.

Credential evaluation:
Approved agencies include accredited US colleges/universities, NACES member, AICE member, or a recognized professional organization. For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education.

Toxicology: Prospective employees may be required to submit to toxicology, medical and background screening.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in an acceptable, clear, and legible format for eligibility determination to avoid disqualification. Applicants must detail work experience on the employment application; resumes are not reviewed in place of the application. Update your online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications when submitting applications.

A valid email address is required to receive eligibility notifications.