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- REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
- The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lifeguard, Lead (Student) at C.B. Smith Park.General Description:
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This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.Performs skilled water safety work involved in the operation of County aquatics facility/facilities.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires one (1) year experience as a certified lifeguard and in the implementation of aquatics activities, including six (6) months lead work experience.Must be currently enrolled in a state licensed school, high school, college, or university and must be at least 16 years of age and must demonstrate student status for the duration of the appointment.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required:
Certification in life saving techniques, water safety instruction, standard first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) for adult, child and infant, by a nationally recognized organization approved by Broward County (American Red Cross, YMCA).Must obtain a Jeff Ellis & Associates license within 30 days of hire.
Preferences:
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (). - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Facilitates lifeguard daily activities, patrols pool deck during hours of operation providing guest services and assist lifeguards as needed.
Performs emergency water rescue techniques to assist persons in distress; performs CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and administers standard first aid when necessary.
Ensures general safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are adhered to as it pertains to aquatic facilities.
Assists with aquatics programs and equipment setup for special events.
Mentor lifeguard staff in the daily aquatic facility operations.
Assists with the monitoring of daily lifeguard rotation schedules.
Assist with handling employee and/or guest related issues that are escalated from Student Lifeguards and completing related reports.
Oversees designated first aid area, assisting injured patrons while administering standard first aid as needed.
Assists Parks Supervisor (Aquatics) with the interview and selection process as needed.
Ensures general upkeep, cleanliness, and appearance of aquatics amenities including water park, pool areas, pump and filtrations systems, restrooms, showers, and concession areas.
Assists with maintaining proper chemical levels of swimming pools.
Assists with the training of Student lifeguards in life-saving techniques when required.
Assists with operational reports related to safety, equipment, and lifeguard training.
Performs related work as assigned.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to pool chemicals.
- SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.