Pool Lifeguard - PT (Substitute)

City of St. Cloud • City of St. Cloud, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chris Lyle Aquatics Center is seeking a Part-Time, Seasonal Lifeguard (Substitute) to join our Aquatics team. Lifeguards play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our guests by maintaining safety standards, monitoring the facility, and enforcing facility rules. This position reports to the Aquatics Superintendent and will be scheduled on an on-call or as-needed basis to support the operational needs of the department. This is an internal opportunity for current employees.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must demonstrate the following to pass the required Swim Test: Swim 50 yards with no rest using the front crawl or breaststroke technique. Swim 50 yards with rescue tube. Tread for 2 mins (1 minute with hands and 1 minute without). Retrieve a 10lb brick from the deepest area of the pool (12ft).
• Must complete a 3-Day Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Starguard Lifeguard Training and meet objectives by the end of the 3rd day.
• Applicants will be hired as a Pool Lifeguard PT “Trainee” until all training objectives are met. The “Trainee” position starts at 10% below the minimum of the pay grade.
• Must be flexible regarding scheduling as it is based on operational demands (including weekend and holiday availability).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must be available to attend and complete the required lifeguard certification course on the following dates and times: Wednesday, September 30 | 1:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Thursday, October 1 | Online course – approximately 5 hours, completed at your own pace Friday, October 2 | 3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3 | 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and provides surveillance of the swimmers at all times.
• Responds to EAP (Emergency Action Plans) protocols by performing rescues, administering first-aid and CPR/O2/AED as needed.
• Enforces pool rules and regulations; explains to pool users unsafe practices, to minimize injury and accidents in the pool.
• Assists in locating missing children.
• Performs daily facility tasks to maintain a neat and orderly appearance.
• Must maintain certifications for the duration of employment and uphold the standards and expectations.
• Attend and participate in monthly evaluations and training.
• Performs related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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