Ongoing Recruitment for Part-Time, Seasonal (Summer) and Temporary Applicant Pool

Applicant pool candidates will be considered for any available openings by applying online at www.stpete.org/jobs. Returning Summer Staff or candidates interested in working for a specific Summer Program should contact the applicable Recreation Center for detailed application instructions.

This is responsible, specialized public safety work at a City of St. Petersburg swimming pool, including maintaining safe swimming conditions, enforcing established regulations, monitoring activities of swimmers, rescuing persons who are in distress, and related activities. Responsibilities include protecting life; applying or directing the application of first aid when necessary; and participating in the maintenance of proper water condition and cleaning of the pools and facilities; Work requires the ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising; to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action; and considerable skill in swimming, rescue work, resuscitation and first aid. This is a seasonal, part time position assigned to one of the City’s swimming pools.

Salary:$17.32 - $23.01 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess at the time of application and continue to maintain current Lifeguarding Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

• Be able to maintain physical fitness and sufficient strength to control struggling or disabled swimmers.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Successfully meet the State of Florida good moral character and Level II background screening standards (Florida State Statutes 435.01-435.06).

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have some experience in water safety instruction and some experience as a lifeguard at a public swimming pool.

• Are skilled in swimming, rescue work, resuscitation and first aid.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.