Lifeguard FT

City of Deerfield Beach • Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to promote a comprehensive year-round aquatics program to include swim team, junior lifeguard, “Learn to Swim” program, summer camp, special events, and open swimming. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. The hours of operation of the Peggy Noland Aquatics Complex are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 7:30pm and Saturday - Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience as a lifeguard, water safety instructor or relevant water skills, safety training and swim experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or other nationally accredited certification.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.
• Passing of skills test which consists of swimming 300 yards, 2:00 treading water, and 1:40 brick recovery test.
• Swim test will be scheduled at a later date.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public recreation administration.
• Knowledge in aquatic management and pool mechanical operations systems.
• Knowledge of the rules of play for a variety of sports and games, and the appropriate equipment used and facilities needed.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software
• Skill in developing, organizing, and promoting recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with City staff and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, handle stressful situations, and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work with all age groups including seniors, adults, and youth, with and without special needs
• Knowledge of technical procedures and systems such as water rescue duties to include rescue breathing and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR/PR) techniques.
• Knowledge of first aid administration
• Swim 300 yards continuously demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Under 10 mins.
• Ability to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs. Candidates should place their hands under the armpits.
• Ability to complete a timed event within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
• Ability to swim 20 yards starting in the water with the face in or out of the water. Swim goggles are not allowed.
• Ability to surface dive, feet-first or head-first, to a depth of 7 to 10 feet to retrieve a 10-pound object; ability to return to the surface and swim 20 yards on the back to return to the starting point with both hands holding the object, keeping the face at or near the surface to get a breath of air (candidates should not swim the distance underwater); then exit the water without using a ladder or steps.

Nice To Haves

• Water Safety Instructor Certification preferred (must obtain within 6 months of hire).

Responsibilities

• Teaches group and private lessons in the “Learn to Swim” program and other aquatic related classes.
• Aids in coaching, if necessary year-round recreational swim team, water polo, water aerobics, and other related aquatic programs.
• Provides lifeguard services to patrons in the pool and administers CPR/First Aid.
• Aids in event set up/breakdown at Aquatic Complex.
• Assists with facility finances to include daily admission, class fees, and memberships.
• Adheres to all Aquatic complex protocols.
• Promotes and markets aquatic programs and facilities.
• Attends in-service training on a routine basis.
• Assists in maintaining various operational reports on attendance, inventory, first aid training, simulation activities and other relevant duties.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and specialized aquatic activities, special needs programs, after school programs, summer day camps, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with a variety of groups and individuals including department and City staff, community groups, volunteers, senior citizens, special needs population and the general public
• Assist in ensuring the safety of all program, activity and event participants and providers by following City policies and procedures and monitoring participants' activity
• Monitors aquatic facilities to ensure security, proper working order of equipment, cleanliness of area and other potential maintenance hazards.
• Greets visitors to the office and aquatic facilities.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in planning and monitoring programs for all ages.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

• The City of Deerfield Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
• During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as hurricane, or other emergency situations and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
• The City of Deerfield Beach values the service veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED