Part-Time Pool Lifeguard

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Part-Time Pool Lifeguard

Salary

$19.07 - $25.75 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04100

Department

Recreation Services - BPD

Division

Aquatics 64/31425

Opening Date

01/16/2025

Closing Date

1/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Job Description

Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world-class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESSAND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

American Red Cross - Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer

CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AT COMPLETION OF THIS ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.

LOCATION

Positions available at both Meadows Park Pool and The Swim & Racquet Center

SCHEDULE

Must be available to work at least two full shifts (7:00 am - 5:15 pm) and one-half shift (5–6-hour day) per week.

20 - 25 hours per week

Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs responsible protective service work insuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Functions

• Maintains discipline at a swimming pool facility

• Observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules

• Provides emergency lifesaving services to swimmers in need

• Maintains proper chemical balance of pool water; takes water samples and adds chemical when needed

• Adjusts and maintains the filter for the pool

• Gives swimming instructions to individuals or groups

RELATED TASKS:

• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule

• Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies

• Performs pool opening and closing procedures

• Clean and maintains swimming pool filters and related facilities

• Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills

• Registers instruction program participants

• Sells pool permits; operates cash register

• Assists with special events

• Performs related tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques

• cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies

Skilled in:

• swimming

Ability to:

• maintain chemical balance of pool water

• work safely with toxic chemicals

• enforce rules and remain calm under stress

• clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities

• pass annual requalification testing

• pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes, during first year of employment

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross, Lifeguard Training (LGT) and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR PR).

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Verification

• Reference Checks

• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

• Workers' Compensation

• Certification/License Verification

• Physical

• Drug and Alcohol Screen

  Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties , the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity.

  The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.