Part-Time Pool Lifeguard (Permanent)

Parks & Recreation Department - 701 South Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Parks and Recreation
Maintains surveillance and enforces pool regulations to ensure and secure the safety of pool patrons. Serves as head lifeguard and leads part-time and temporary lifeguards. The employee exercises reasonable initiative and independent judgment in the conduct of pool programs and activities and in response to emergency situations within the limits of established policies and procedures.

Oversee day-to-day programs operations of facility under the direction of the supervisor.
Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
Reports non-compliance of operating policy and procedure to an immediate supervisor
Organizes and conducts recreational activities, assist in site supervision, and special events
Coordinates daily programs with lifeguards and recreation staff
May assist with performance testing and training of new lifeguards
Conducts and teach American Red Cross courses, to employees and the general public including, but not limited to Water Safety, Lifeguarding CPR/AED/First Aid, and/or Basic Water Rescue;
Assists staff in educating, monitoring and enforcing safety rules and regulations
Cleans pool equipment, pool deck, swimming pools and locker room facilities and performs related maintenance
Performs opening and closing duties including safety checks and inspections
May test and maintain swimming pool water chemistry
Works on weekends as scheduled during special events for the City
Documents and report including but not limited to shift reports, incident reports, facility checklists, etc.
Assists in overseeing, planning, and implementing in one of the following areas - programs, events, facility maintenance and staffing,
Attends in service training
Adhere to all essential duties for recreational lifeguards
High School Diploma or G.One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a lifeguard.

• Possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard certification.
• Must obtain Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) License within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to successfully pass a performance test which includes simulated pool rescues prior to hire. All required certifications, whether possessed at time of application or obtained after appointment, must be kept current to continue employment in this class.
• City employees seeking Veterans' Preference must demonstrate re-deployment since joining the City. Candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (

Experience in aquatics programming and events.

• Lifeguard Instructor Certification (LGI) and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification (WSI).
• VISION REQUIREMENTS - Must be free from color blindness and have no permanent abnormality of either eye; As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Fort Lauderdale receives a high volume of applications, so not every applicant who meets the minimum qualifications will be guaranteed an interview. Candidates are selected for interviews based on how closely their education and work experience match the specific requirements of the position.
Applicants will be subject to an extensive selection and screening process, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; oral and performance-based testing; medical examination; All applicants, including current City of Fort Lauderdale employees, need to fully detail their work experience on the employment application. Applicants must ensure that all required documents submitted are in a format that is acceptable, clear, and legible. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with accurate personal information, work history, education, and certifications each time they submit a new application. Incomplete applications may result in disqualification.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.
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The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. Click to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.
Do you possess a High School Diploma or G.Do you possess 1-3 years of experience as a lifeguard?
Do you possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid? Must be attached to your application.
Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)
Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
Certified Pool Operator Certification (CPO)
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
USA Swimming
USA Diving
Describe your experience facilitating or assisting with competitive aquatic sporting events? USA Swimming, USA Diving etc. Are you comfortable and able to conduct in-water rescues at depths of 6-Meters (19.685 ft)?