Pool Guard I (Part Time)

Minimum Requirements

• Current Certification in American Heart C.P.R. or American Red Cross Community First Aide & Safety (includes CPR).
• Current Certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid.
• Current Certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training.
• Maintain Certification as required by the Division.
• Able to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Physical ability to effect pool rescues under difficult conditions.
• Willingness and ability to participate in a training program in order to maintain proper physical fitness.
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

Other Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies.
• Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification.
• Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.