What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Pool Lifeguard P/T position at City of Boca Raton, FL?
General Statement of Job
The Pool Lifeguard position is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using our aquatics facilities. This role involves maintaining surveillance and enforcing pool regulations, aiding and rescuing troubled bathers in emergencies, and administering First Aid and CPR as needed. This position does related work as required and is under regular supervision.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
Essential Functions
- Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
- Enforces facility safety rules and regulations by educating patrons.
- Recognizes and provides quick response to all emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR.
Related tasks:
- Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular basis
- Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.
- Performs pool opening and closing procedures.
- Registers instruction program participants.
- Sells pool permits; operates cash register.
- Assists with special events.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques.
- Cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.
Skilled in:
- Swimming, demonstrating considerable strength and proficiency.
- Providing excellent customer service to pool visitors.
- Maintaining vigilance and quickly identifying potential hazards.
- Administering first aid, CPR, and AED in emergencies.
Ability to:
- Maintain chemical balance of pool water.
- Work safely with toxic chemicals.
- Enforces rules and remains calm under stress.
- Clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
- Pass annual requalification testing.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- 16 years of age.
- Completed a minimum of two years of High School.
- Must possess current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Occasionally operates machinery and/or power tools.
- Occasionally operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
- Occasionally lifts/carries objects 50 pounds or less.
- Occasionally pushes/pulls objects 150 pounds or less.
- Occasionally works in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
- Continuously ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
- Continuously moves self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
- Continuously remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Continuously moves about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
- Continuously moves from one worksite to another.
- Continuously adjusts or moves objects in all directions.
- Continuously communicates with others to exchange information.
- Continuously repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Continuously operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
- Continuously assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Continuously observes details accurately and identifies variances.
- Continuously works in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, or temperature variation.
- Continuously works in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
- Continuously works in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, or insects may occur.
Continuously works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.
LOCATION:
SCHEDULE:
and (9:45 am - 7:15 pm) at the Meadows Park Pool
one-half shift (5–6-hour day) per week.
20 - 25 hours per week
Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
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.