Pool Lifeguard - P/T

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pool Lifeguard position is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using our aquatics facilities. This role involves maintaining surveillance and enforcing pool regulations, aiding and rescuing troubled bathers in emergencies, and administering First Aid and CPR as needed. This position does related work as required and is under regular supervision.

Requirements

Must possess current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
Graduation from high school.
Possession of a current State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
Ability to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during first year of employment.
Ability to maintain chemical balance of pool water.
Ability to work safely with toxic chemicals.
Ability to enforce rules and remain calm under stress.
Ability to clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
Ability to pass annual requalification testing.
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
Certification/License Verification
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

Responsibilities

Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
Enforces facility safety rules and regulations by educating patrons.
Recognizes and provides quick response to all emergencies, including rescue, First Aid, and CPR.
Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups.
Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular basis.
Meets and greets patrons, resolves conflicts, and explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.
Performs pool opening and closing procedures.
Cleans and maintains swimming pool filters and related facilities.
Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
Registers instruction program participants.
Sells pool permits, operates cash register.
Assists with special events.
Performs related tasks as required.