Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Year Round)

About the role

The City of Hollywood offers an energetic, innovative, and collaborative work environment. Key benefits include low-cost health insurance, a 4-day work week, and an award-winning wellness program.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and regulates the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe practices and accidents.
• Administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Regulates the prompt performance of emergency lifesaving and rescue techniques.
• Affords assistance with the planning and implementation of aquatic programs, swim meets, pool games, etc.
• Maintains pool deck, dressing rooms, restrooms, office and other physical areas of the facility.
• Maintains physical condition by training, including rescue procedure drills, running, swimming, paddling and other necessary conditioning and rescue exercises.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or High School Student at least 16 years of age.
• Two (2) seasons of paid work experience as a Lifeguard.
• Administered water safety instruction, safety training and rescue programs.
• Some supervisory experience or training in the enforcement of rules and regulations for public aquatic facilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess current certification from American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED upon hire.
• Complete and pass a FDLE Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida.
• Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance.

Skills

• Knowledge of the use and application of pool rescue methods and first aid practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of state, local, and city departmental laws, rules and regulations governing the operation and use of a municipal pool.
• Knowledge of City of Hollywood Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department rules and regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and content of aquatics events, pool activities, swim meets and other related programs.
• Excellent public relation skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, above-average verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills and time-management skills.
• Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Benefits

The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Additionally, employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Pay

Competitive pay package and pension plan details can be found on the City of Hollywood website or in the job posting.

Schedule

The City of Hollywood operates on a standard 4-day work week.