Lifeguard - Full Time
Company: Islamorada, Village of Islands
Location: Islamorada
Posted on: May 2, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB
Pay Depends on Experience:0-1 Yrs - $17.76
2-4 Yrs - $18.65
5 + Yrs - $19.58
This is the second level of specialized work in the enforcement of
regulations and the protection of life at a Village-owned swimming
pool. -Work involves responsibility for maintaining orderly
behavior on the part of swimmers and public at IFP pool, protecting
swimmers from injury or loss of life by drowning, and for rescuing
those who might be in distress. Position also assists in ensuring
proper water quality, facility cleanliness and maintenance. Work is
performed on an assigned shift, includes weekends, holidays and
evenings, which may vary. -Duties include assisting in maintaining
the pool and related routine activities connected with pool
operations. -Work is performed in accordance with established
procedures. -
** WILLING TO TRAIN CANDIDATE**
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Illustrative Tasks:(These are intended only as illustrations of the
various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties
does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,
related or a logical assignment to the position.)Maintains constant
surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and
appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of
emergency.Provides emergency care and treatment as required until
the arrival of emergency medical services if needed.Always presents
professional appearance and attitude and maintains a high standard
of customer service.Knowledge, understanding, and consistent
enforcement of rules, policies and guidelines for the pool and
aquatic facility.Conducts safety orientations, administer swim
tests and fits life jackets.Maintains and cleans pool deck areas,
brushes pool surface areas and clean tiles, pool equipment and
components such as pool gutters, ladders, railings, slide, and
diving boards. -Performs various maintenance duties as directed to
maintain a clean and safe facility. Includes sanitizing of
restrooms and locker room, trash pickup and removal, sweeping and
mopping of areas.Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate
equipment is available as needed.Conducts chemical tests for pool
water quality and monitors water temperatures.Maintains daily
maintenance and pool chemical logs.Uses various power tools and
equipment in conjunction with job assignment to maintain the
facility.Prepares and maintains necessary reports related to
injury/incidents; reports unsafe conditions or safety issues to
supervisor(s) in a timely fashion. -Assists with pool equipment and
operational set up/break down for recreational programs, special
events and swim meets. -Assists with placement and removal of pool
blankets.Participates in in-service training programs to maintain
required skills and certifications.In absence of the head lifeguard
and/or senior lifeguard supervision of subordinate staff may be
required.Perform related functions as required and all other duties
as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR & AED for
Professional Rescuer Certificates Required. Scuba certification
preferred. -Valid Florida Driver's License. - -Must demonstrate
considerable knowledge of life saving and first aid methods and
techniques as applied to accidents in the water and surrounding
areas. -Must have knowledge of swimming pool equipment and its
uses. Various hand tools used in the maintenance of swimming pool
equipment; pool filtration equipment; pool testing equipment;
rescue board; rescue equipment; flotation devices; telephone.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
-Physical Requirement:The Physical demands described here are
representative of those that must meet by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must pass
a standard Lifeguarding performance Test. - -Position requires the
performance of multiple complex tasks simultaneously. Requires long
range planning with consideration to all influencing factors.
Requires complex multi-tasking capabilities. - -Work
Environment:The environment characteristics describe here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. While Performing the duties of
this Job the employee works in an outdoor facility and is exposed
to sun, wet and/ or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme
heat. May have to sit and Guard for long periods of time and will
be exposed to chemicals.
Keywords: Islamorada, Village of Islands, Tamarac , Lifeguard - Full Time, Other , Islamorada, Florida
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