Lifeguard (Part-Time)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Lithia, VA

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About The Position

This position is responsible for beach patrol and patron surveillance of open
water swimming areas, maintenance, and grounds keeping of beach areas and parks.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of applicable park regulations, ordinances, and swimming area rules.
• Working knowledge of American Red Cross lifeguard training methods and techniques.
• Skill in American Red Cross Lifeguard techniques.
• Skill in administering CPR and First Aid.
• Skill in preparing and completing reports.
• Ability to read and understand job related materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to maintain a current American Red Cross Life guarding, CPR, and First Aid Certifications.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to swim.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in a subtropical climate under adverse weather conditions.
• Must be fit enough to get in and out of the water quickly
• Must be able to swim for a certain distance in a certain time.
• Bending, reach, stoop, stand, sit and/or walk for extended periods.
• Graduation from High School or possession of a GED certificate;OR
• Must be 16 years of age and current High School student; AND
• Must obtain by date of hire American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification; AND
• Must obtain by date of hire American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Certification; AND
• Must obtain by date of hire American Red Cross First Aid Certification.
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position.
• Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Provides patron surveillance of swimming area and enforces park policies, procedures, and rules to ensure the safety and well-being of the park patrons.
• Responds to distressed swimmers and drowning victims in a timely manner.
• Provides first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to patrons during emergencies.
• Maintains the beach grounds by renovating beach sand, weed eating, and maintaining buoy lines and beach area.
• Performs maintenance such as painting, minor boardwalk repair, docks, fences, and other maintenance tasks.
• Cleans and resupplies restroom, shelters, and picks up ground trash.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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