Description
NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled supervisory water safety enforcement work at a City swimming pool.
Employees in this class are responsible for assigning and supervising the work of subordinate lifeguards and providing assistance in difficult or unusual water safety problems.
Incumbents make work assignments, review work of subordinate lifeguards by routine inspection of guard posts, and assure the maintenance of skills and physical endurance of lifeguards through regular swimming, lifesaving exercises and tests.
Supervision is received from a superior who reviews work for adherence to established departmental and public safety policies and procedures.
Employee is responsible for monitoring activities of pool patrons to prevent accidents or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration.
HOURS AND LOCATION
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to and oversees various types of pool oriented emergencies; assures delivery of advanced first aid and / or emergency life-support systems;
establishes and maintains control of an emergency scene.
obtains optimal utilization of manpower; meets day-to-day work priorities.
Conducts daily physical fitness programs; ensures the maintenance of required skills and physical endurance for job assignment;
trains subordinate lifeguards in new or existing lifesaving techniques and first aid methods; promotes operational effectiveness.
Requirements
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Must have at least three (3) seasons (960 work hours) of full-time (or equivalent) paid experience as a lifeguard. This required experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application along with all other jobs you have worked and the rate you were paid for each.
Your application will not be considered if this information is incomplete.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION
You MUST attach the following documents to your application upon submission :
Your application will not be considered without these documents attached. If you have trouble attaching the documents, please contact the Human Resources Department to ask for assistance.
Supplemental Information
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Are you 17 years of age or older?
Can you provide proof that you graduated from an accredited high school or received a G.E.D. equivalency diploma? (Please attach and submit proof of highest level of completed education with application)
Do you have at least three (3) seasons (960 work hours) of full-time (or equivalent) experience working as a Lifeguard? (NOTE : 1 Season 320 work hours)
Do you possess a current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent?
Do you have a valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate? (Preferred)
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
If yes, please provide Driver's License number and Date of Issue :
Required Question
Agency City of Sunrise
Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Sunrise, Florida, 33351
Phone 954-838-4522
Website http : / / agency.governmentjobs.com / sunrisefl / default.cfm
Last updated : 2024-03-07
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