Job Posting for Lifeguard I P/T 081623 at City of Sunrise
NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries at a City swimming pool.
An employee in this class is responsible for safeguarding patrons at a City swimming pool by preventing injury or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of swimming pools, and by the recognized practices of water safety. Supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work for orderliness and rule enforcement by visual inspection and conferences.
HOURS AND LOCATION
Hours: up to 20 work hours per week (varied)
Location: All City of Sunrise pools
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned City swimming pool
Rescues bathers in distress; applies resuscitation and administers first aid when necessary
Assists pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assists in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs
Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of pool area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding
Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings
Conducts chemical test for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperature. Vacuums pool and cleans pool walls
Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
Collects pool admission and registration fees
Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION
Completion of at least the 8th school grade
EXPERIENCE
No experience required but must have already acquired all required lifeguard certifications and they must be current
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 16 years of age
Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
You MUST attach the following documents to your application upon submission:
Proof of completion of at least the 8th grade (i.e., student ID, report card, etc.)
Copies of your current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques
Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations
Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action
Skill in swimming, lifesaving and first aid
Physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifesaving rescue
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