RECREATION LIFEGUARD I
Company: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY STARTING PAY RATE: $17.35 The City of Fort
Lauderdale community builders possess a passion for public service
demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job
proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the
organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our
internal and external customers. An employee in this class m
aintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and
secure the safety of pool patrons administers First Aid and CPR as
needed. Responsible for lifeguarding at municipal pool, which may
include organizing and conducting recreational activities and
assisting in site supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential
functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to
perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of
essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be
representative of the tasks performed within this classification.
The omission of a function does not preclude management from
assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate
to the position.
- Monitors activities in and near the water through patron
surveillance
- Enforces facility safety rules and regulations and educates
patrons
- Recognizes and provides quick response to any and all
emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR
- Provide swimming instructions to adults and children
- Cleans and performs maintenance of pool equipment, pool deck,
swimming pools and locker room facilities
- If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, will be
required to perform operational tasks that include but are not
limited to; set up, break down, and cleanup of special events
- Conducts water games and sports
- Performs related work as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK
ENVIRONMENT
- May be 16 years old
- Must possess a valid American Red Cross Lifeguard
certification.
- Possess a current and valid American Red Cross Water Safety
Instructor certification, or be able to obtain one within six (6)
months from date of appointment.
- All required certifications, whether possessed at time of
application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to
continue employment in this class.
- Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which
includes simulated pool rescues. This test must be successfully
passed every six (6) months after employment.
- VISION REQUIREMENTS- Must be free from color blindness and have
no permanent abnormality of either eye; must have at least 20 I 40
or better vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses
(glasses or contacts) THE VISION REQUIREMENTS CANNOT BE WAIVED
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. An employee who has undergone radial
keratotomy may not be examined until six (6) weeks have elapsed
from their last surgical procedure and must at that time meet the
above stated vision requirements.
- Work on weekends as scheduled during special events for the
City and Aquatic Complex
- If assigned to the Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center, Free Diving
and/or SCUBA certification is preferred relative to assigned
lifeguard and maintenance duties in deep water up to and including
a depth of 6-meters (19.68 Feet). WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Depends upon
work assignment and location PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: In addition to life saving duties, the
position involves medium physical demands, such as exerting up to
100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force
frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move
objects.The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION APPLICATIONS
WILL BE REVIEWED AND THE HIRING AUTHORITY WILL CONTACT THOSE
APPLICANTS WHOSE APPLICATION REFLECTS THE BEST MATCH OF EXPERIENCE
FOR THE POSITION.Closing Date/Time:
Keywords: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Lauderdale , RECREATION LIFEGUARD I, Other , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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