What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Lifeguard I position at City of Sunrise?
NATURE OF WORK
This is seasonal work in the area of recreation, which follows well-established procedures. This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries at a City swimming pool.
An employee in this class is responsible for safeguarding patrons at a City swimming pool by preventing injury or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of swimming pools, and by the recognized practices of water safety.
Supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work for orderliness and rule enforcement by visual inspection and conferences.
HOURS AND LOCATION
- Seasonal / Full/Part Time: Varied Schedule
- All City of Sunrise pools
- Maintains order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned City swimming pool
- Rescues bathers in distress; applies resuscitation and administers first aid when necessary
- Assists pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assists in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs
- Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of pool area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding
- Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings
- Conducts chemical test for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperature. Vacuums pool and cleans pool walls
- Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
- May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
- Collects pool admission and registration fees
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION
- Completion of the 8th Grade
- PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)
- No experience required but must have already acquired all required lifeguard certifications and they must be current
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
- Water safety instructor's certificate preferred.
You MUST attach copies of the following documents to your application upon submission:
- Proof of highest level of completed education (i.e. student ID, degree, diploma, etc.)
- Current Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
Your application will not be considered without these documents attached. If you have trouble attaching the documents, please contact the Human Resources Department to ask for assistance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques
- Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations
- Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action
- Skill in swimming, lifesaving and first aid
- Physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifesaving rescue