Under general supervision, the lifeguard has the responsibilities of maintaining order by preventing accidents through the enforcement of policies, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the conduct of patrons. Lifeguards are also responsible for monitoring for potential hazards or unsafe conditions, providing first aid to patrons, public relations, and all other duties as necessary or required. This position requires weekend and holiday work. 
The hourly rate for this position is:

• New Pool Lifeguards: $15.00
• Returning Pool Lifeguards: $15.50

Program start date: 5/18/24Program end date: 9/6/24 

• Provides general assistance, information and instruction to the public regarding safety issues; receives, responds to and/or resolves questions, inquiries and complaints from the public; if warranted, refers requests and complaints to management; provides guidance, warnings and announcements for the public’s benefit and information; administers basic first aid for minor injuries.
• Verifies that all necessary precautions are observed to insure the health, safety, and welfare of patrons.
• Enforces the rules and regulations and adhere to the policies in controlling the behavior of patrons.
• Documents and reports all problems and accidents to Management.
• Cleans, services and general up keep with facilities, grounds and equipment.

• Applicants must be 15 years of age upon hire.
• Applicants must successfully pass a City background screening and drug test provided by the City.
• Must be able to swim 300 yards non-stop using only the free or breast stroke; be able to tread water without using hands for two (2) minutes; be able to retrieve a 10 pound brick from a depth of 10 feet.

• Candidates must obtain Lifeguard Certification, CPR and First Aid Certification. Training will be provided by the City of Jacksonville once selected. 

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
 
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
 
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference 
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
 
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us