Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor

City of Indian Harbour Beach • Indian Harbour Beach Recreation Department, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Aquatics Superintendent, Lifeguards are employed to maintain surveillance and enforce pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of the pool patrons, administer First Aid and CPR as needed. In addition, lifeguards are employed to perform any other assigned duties when not actively serving in the role as a lifeguard. Work requires flexible hours (mornings, evenings and weekends). Swim Instructors will teach American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim swim courses. If employee is both a certified Lifeguard and a WSI (Water Safety Instructor), employee will receive $1.00 more per hour when teaching lessons vs. lifeguarding.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age
• Possess a valid American Red Cross (or equivalent) certification to include Lifeguard, CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Keep current all required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after employment, to continue employment.
• Have physical capability to successfully pass a performance test which includes simulated pool rescues.

Nice To Haves

• Certified WSI (Water Safety Instructor)

Responsibilities

• Enforce facility safety rules and regulations and educate patrons
• Recognize and provide quick response to any and all emergencies including rescue, first aid and CPR
• Clean and perform maintenance of pool equipment, pool deck, swimming pool and locker room facility
• Ability to use chemical labels as they relate to the pool.
• Respond to public inquiries
• Collect admission fees and make change where needed.
• Receive citizen complaints and inquiries and recommend appropriate action, relay information to the Aquatics Superintendent.
• Remove patrons from the pool who are causing disturbances or not following safety regulations and pool rules; contact Aquatics Superintendent and/or IHB Police Department for help.
• Teach American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim swim courses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed