Salary: $17.98 Hourly
Location : Miramar, FL
Job Type: Paraprofessional
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/09/2023
Job Summary
This position is responsible for safeguarding pool patrons by enforcing rules and regulations to prevent injuries or loss of life through unsafe practices in and around the aquatic center. Lifeguards exercise initiative to prevent accidents and injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations and behaviors. Administers first aid and CPR as needed. Reports to an Aquatic Site Supervisor.
NOTE: This is a part-time year-round position.
Minimum Qualifications
- Assists the supervisor and head lifeguard in carrying out pool procedures.
- Monitors the use of the swimming pools; enforces safety rules, maintains order and discipline among patrons and other persons at the aquatic center.
- Conducts pool rescues in accordance with established procedures; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation and/or first aid when needed.
- Assists in front desk duties which include program registration, rentals, admissions, swim meets and collecting payments.
- Complete records and reports.
- Participates in regular in-service trainings and exercises regularly to maintain fitness level (strength and endurance).
- Responds to public inquiries about aquatics programs made by telephone, correspondence, or during public meetings.
- Assists in the maintenance of the swimming pool, monitor and maintains pool filtration system, monitor pool water chemistry through testing of water samples, adjusts chemistry as needed to maintain standards.
- Assisting in other routine activities relating to pool operations, facility maintenance and city events such as summer camps, special events, etc.
- Assist Water Safety Instructors by teaching swimming lessons during city camps and/or swim classes in accordance with a prescribed curriculum.
- Rotate among various facilities and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
Position Requirements/Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Must possess American Red Cross Lifeguard certification with CPR/First Aid/AED
- Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
- Ability to read documents in English such as pool operations manual, City of Miramar Procedures Manual and Pool Operations Code for Swimming Pools.
- Ability to communicate in clear, concise language, both orally in writing.
- Ability to understand, apply and enforce facility rules and regulations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must successfully pass a swim test
- Must successfully pass a level 2 background screening.
This position is Part-time and provides the following benefits:
Health Plan
The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna.
Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
Vacation
Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.
Sick Leave
Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.
457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)
Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.
Additional Benefits:
- Direct Deposit
- Life Insurance
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Are you currently a City of Miramar employee?
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Are you a City of Miramar resident?
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Please indicate your level of education:
(Documentation of diploma and/or degree must be attached to your application.)
- High school or GED
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or above
- None of the above
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Do you possess a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification (with CPR/First Aid/AED)?
(Documentation of certificate must be attached to your application.)
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Do you possess a current Water Safety Instructor certification?
(Documentation of certificate must be attached to your application.)
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Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays?
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Communication skills are essential to this position. Do you possess an effective command of the English language both written and verbal?
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Are you bilingual?
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If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please indicate which additional languages you speak: (if you answered "no", enter "N/A")
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City of Miramar 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. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties assigned?
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Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification, etc.) required for this position.
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Please consent to the following statement: I understand and agree that I am required to maintain all minimum certifications listed in the job description as a condition of employment.
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