Lifeguard I P/T

City of Sunrise, FL • Sunrise, FL

105d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Completion of at least the 8th school grade
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for regular part-time employees
• Eligibility for holiday pay for part-time employees
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed