Variable Pool Lifeguard

Job Posting

The City of Clearwater is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

Entry Salary: $18.34/hr.

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary variable employees to supplement our permanent workforce. These variable employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

The definition of a Variable Employee:

• Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.
• Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.
• NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).
• Variable public safety work in the enforcement of regulations and protection of life at municipal pools.
• An employee in this classification exercises responsibility for the safety of swimmers and non-swimmers using pools, and for rendering assistance in emergencies. Work is Variable in nature and is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of City pools and adjacent areas. Supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work by observation.

Please see additional information about the screening standards for this position at:

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Guards, monitors, and watches community patrons in and around the pool; ensures all safety standards and rules are upheld; performs lifesaving techniques, first aid, and skilled guarding practices.
• Performs consistent and professional customer service for the pool patrons and community; responds to facility inquiries, provides guidance and direction, and promotes programs and pool activities.
• Maintains, cleans, and performs general upkeeping duties for the pool facilities; backwashes, scrubs, and maintains the filters of the pool; monitors the pool pumps and applies the appropriate pool chemicals when needed; cleans, sanitizes, and maintains the pool deck, bathrooms, and surrounding areas; performs daily and weekly maintenance.
• Greets, engages, registers, directs, and performs all check in and transaction duties for the pool facilities; answers phones, provides responses, and ensures all patrons have all necessary information that has been requested.
• Researches, gathers, and compiles information for pool usage including monitoring weather, pool chemicals, and other determinizing factors.
• Performs basic first aid and CPR when needed; remains up to date on newest safety information; provides care using calm skill and timely action; enforces rules and safety regulations within the pool area; identifies and addresses areas of violation with tact and professionalism.
• Performs any and all duties and tasks required or necessary to ensure all patrons are safe and able to enjoy the pool amenities; processes payments and transactions, runs various reports, manages the care of facilities, and ensures the efficient and timely care of community needs and safety issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

• A valid State driver's license is preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor OR Lifeguarding Certification from a nationally recognized aquatic training agency is required. Both certifications are preferred.
• CPR and First Aid required.
• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor - New Material Certificate is preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Previous Pool Guard, Swimming Instructor or related work experience preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Customer service and engaging with pool patrons
• City aquatics programs, classes, and activities
• Facility maintenance and organization
• Pool pumps, pool chemistry and backwashing knowledge
• First Aid, CPR, and general first responder care
• General aquatics policies and procedures
• Computers, RecTrac software, and general office equipment

Skill in:

• Swimming and performing lifesaving skills
• Basic first aid, backboarding, and AED
• Engaging with patrons and providing customer care
• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff
• Operating a computer with proficiency; typing and software