Salary: $18.25 - $24.65 Hourly
Location : Boca Raton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 03608
Department: Recreation Services
Division: Aquatics 61/24425
Opening Date: 02/22/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: U
Job Description
Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world-class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us # WorkforBoca.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS
AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
American Red Cross - Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer
CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AT COMPLETION
OF THIS ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
LOCATION
Positions available at both Meadows Park Pool and The Swim & Racquet Center
SCHEDULE
Must be available to work at least two full shifts (7:00 am - 5:15 pm) and one-half shift (5-6-hour day) per week.
20 - 25 hours per week
Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible protective service work insuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Essential Functions

• Maintains discipline at a swimming pool facility.
• Observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules.
• Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need.
• Maintains proper chemical balance of pool water; takes water samples and adds chemical when needed.
• Adjusts and maintains pool filtration systems and pool chemical feeding systems.
• Gives swimming instructions to individuals or groups.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

RELATED TASKS:

• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule.
• Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs pool opening and closing procedures.
• Performs extensive pool maintenance activities, including handling of pool chemicals.
• Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
• Registers instruction program participants.
• Sells pool permits; closes out and balances cash register and prepares deposit.
• Assists with special events.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques.
General knowledge of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.
Considerable skill in and strength in swimming,
Ability to maintain chemical balance of pool water.
Ability to work safely with toxic chemicals.
Ability to enforce rules and to remain calm under stress.
Ability to clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
Maintain all required certifications.
Ability to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Oxygen Administration class during first year of employment.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possession of a High School diploma or valid equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross, Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
  
• Essential employee during declared storm emergency.

Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must have 20/30 corrected vision in both eyes, correct color vision and depth perception. Must be able to lift and carry articles weighing up to 50 lbs. and push articles weighing up to 150 lbs. Must be able to wear safety glasses, goggles, safety harness, respirator, safety shoes, gloves, apron, and face shield. Exposure to extreme temperatures and weather conditions. Exposure to electricity, heights of up to 15 ft., noise, moving mechanical parts, confined spaces, vibration, dust, vapors, fumes, poisons, animals/insects, mist, gases, irritants, asphyxiates, and bloodborne pathogens.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY
Part-Time Employees
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year
PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.
MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.
01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

How any years of experience do you have lifeguarding at a public swimming facility?

• I have no previous experience
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

05

Please briefly describe any work experience you have in lifeguarding at a public swimming facility.This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A
06

Do you possess the following valid certifications? American Red Cross - Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED ?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the question above. Did you remember to attach a copy of your certification? Only applications that submit this information will be considered for employment.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

09

To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question