Lifeguard Ii, PT

City of Miami•City of Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Enforces regulations and protects life at a City pool. Supervises and schedules the work assignments of part-time and temporary lifeguards and/or other part-time and temporary staff as needed. May instruct and/or organize classes on water safety, lifesaving procedures, swimming, and related topics, and assists with in-service training for aquatics personnel. The position requires effective oral and written communication. The employee patrols and observes the pool area to ensure appropriate patron use and rescues patrons in distress as needed. The employee administers standard first aid and/or CPR and advanced first aid for more severe injuries; tests pool water and adjusts its chemical balance; advises the supervisor of needed pool or equipment repairs and assists with scheduling repairs; helps periodically inspect rescue and emergency life-support equipment; performs custodial and/or janitorial tasks to maintain a clean facility; and tallies daily collections. Reports to the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee and performs related work as required. Employees in this classification must work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends. Candidates are subject to Level II background screening and may be screened through the Florida Clearinghouse. Prospective employees may also be required to undergo toxicology, medical, and background screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six months of lifeguard experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of the required experience.
Valid National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification or National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Valid Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor certifications issued by the American Red Cross or another nationally recognized certifying agency; certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
Must pass the City of Miami performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Required education and certification documents must be uploaded with the application; candidates must provide complete work experience details and a valid email address.
Subject to Level II background screening and potentially Florida Clearinghouse screening; prospective employees may also be required to undergo toxicology and medical screening.
Must work various shifts, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

Enforce regulations and protect life at a City pool.
Supervise and schedule assignments for part-time and temporary lifeguards and other part-time or temporary staff as needed.
Instruct and/or organize classes on water safety, lifesaving procedures, swimming, and related topics as needed.
Assist with in-service training for aquatics personnel.
Patrol and observe the pool area to ensure appropriate use by patrons.
Rescue patrons in distress as needed.
Administer standard first aid and/or CPR as needed, and advanced first aid for more severe injuries.
Test pool water and adjust chemical balance as needed.
Advise the supervisor of needed pool or equipment repairs and assist with scheduling repairs.
Assist with periodic inspections of rescue and emergency life-support equipment.
Perform custodial and/or janitorial tasks to maintain a clean facility area.
Tally daily collections of monies received.
Perform related work as required.