Lifeguard - Part Time
About The Position
CHISHOLM CENTER LIFEGUARD - SEASONAL Pay Grade: 100 Dept: Parks & Recreation Exempt: No Reports to: Chisholm Center Director Hours: Part time Date: 2026 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Supervises all pool activities such as swimming, pool games, and activities around the swimming pool. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The applicant must have experience life guarding and supervising swimming and pool activities. Must be at least 15 years old Must be able to swim at least 100 yards continuously Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs Must be Red Cross/YMCA/CPR trained and/certified in Shallow Water Lifeguarding . LANGUAGE SKILLS: The applicant should have the ability to develop and maintain good public relations with children and adults. The employee must be able to communicate both orally and in writing. The ability to speak Spanish is beneficial. REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to pass a swimming test Thorough have knowledge of objectives, operations, and programs of the public pool safety and surrounding area safety. Good knowledge of safety factors such as pool rules and CPR procedures. Must be CPR and American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certified. Training provided by the City of DeLand Keep pool deck and changing room orderly. Ability to monitor chlorine and PH levels as required by state law. WORK ENVIRONMENT/ADA : While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to submerge entire body under water to provide water rescue, will work in noisy conditions, heat, humidity, bright sunlight, may be required to perform CPR/life saving duties, and may assist children or adults in pool activities. Lifting: 25-100 Pounds Environment: Outside in various weather conditions in pool area Vision: 20/20 or Corrected to 20/100 Hearing: Low to noisy conditions Class Descriptions are not intended to be restrictive. The use of (or absence of) a particular illustration of duties shall not be held to exclude or limit the authority of a Department Head to assign other duties which are similar and related to work.
Requirements
- The applicant must have experience life guarding and supervising swimming and pool activities.
- Must be at least 15 years old
- Must be able to swim at least 100 yards continuously
- Must be able to tread water for 2 minutes using only the legs
- Must be Red Cross/YMCA/CPR trained and/certified in Shallow Water Lifeguarding
- Must be able to pass a swimming test
- Thorough have knowledge of objectives, operations, and programs of the public pool safety and surrounding area safety.
- Good knowledge of safety factors such as pool rules and CPR procedures.
- Must be CPR and American Red Cross/YMCA Lifeguard certified.
- Keep pool deck and changing room orderly.
- Ability to monitor chlorine and PH levels as required by state law.
Nice To Haves
- The ability to speak Spanish is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Supervises all pool activities such as swimming, pool games, and activities around the swimming pool.
Benefits
- Training provided by the City of DeLand
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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