Lifeguard

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Lifeguard

Salary

$17.00 - $32.41 Hourly

Location

Bokeelia, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07361KH

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

11/22/2024

Closing Date

12/19/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

Lee County Parks and Recreation is looking for a dedicated and energetic Lifeguard to join our team at the Pine Island Community Pool!

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Lifeguard, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of all pool guests. Your key responsibilities include:

• Supervising the pool: Ensure a safe and orderly environment for all swimmers.

• Teaching aquatic programs: Lead engaging lessons that promote water safety and fitness.

• Pool maintenance: Keep the pool clean and well-maintained to meet health and safety standards.

• Daily operations: Assist the Program Supervisor with tracking daily revenue, conducting safety inspections, completing reports, and managing class schedules.

• Special events: Help organize and assist with special community events as assigned.

Education, Experience, Licensing

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED, with at least 6 months of lifeguarding, recreation, or teaching experience.

• Certifications: Must hold current Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications.

• Required within 6 months: Water Safety Instructor certification and Aquatics Facility Operator license (guidance provided by our team).

• Additional Requirements: A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

  Preferred Requirements:

• Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) license.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Supplemental Information

• Previous lifeguarding experience.

• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact with the public professionally.

• Physical ability to swim effectively and perform rescues if needed.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

• Basic math skills for report preparation and tracking revenue.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to operate basic office equipment for clerical tasks.

• Familiarity with current trends in parks and recreation programs.

Work Schedule:

• Your work schedule will vary, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Flexibility is key to success in this role!

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• GED

• High School

• Associate's

• Bachelor's

• Master's

• PhD

• None of the above

  02

  How many years of closely related experience in lifeguarding, recreation or teaching?

• 2 or more years

• 1 to 2 years

• 6 months to 1 year

• 0 months to 6 months

  03

  Do you have current Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you possess a Water Safety Instructor Certification and Aquatics Facility Operator license OR the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire? (Guidance on how to obtain these is provided by Lee County Parks & Recreation staff.)

• Yes, I possess a Water Safety Instructor Certification and Aquatics Facility Operator license.

• No, I do not possess a Water Safety Instructor Certification and Aquatics Facility Operator license, but HAVE the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• No, I do not possess a Water Safety Instructor Certification and Aquatics Facility Operator license, and do NOT have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

  05

  Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes

• No

  06

  The work hours and days for this position may vary and will include evenings, weekends and holidays. Are you able to work this schedule?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

Lee County Government

Address

P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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