Senior Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Year Round)

About the role

The City of Hollywood offers an energetic, innovative, and collaborative work environment for its employees. This position involves lifeguarding and swim instruction at a municipal pool.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards and regulates the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe practices and accidents.
• Instructs proper swimming techniques to patrons of all levels.
• Administers first aid and CPR as needed.
• Assists 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.
• Warns patrons against dangerous practices; keeps non-swimmers and weak swimmers out of deep water; stays alert of patrons in and around the pool.

Requirements

• Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) seasons of paid work experience as a Lifeguard with one (1) season as a Swim Lesson or Water Safety Instructor.
• Preferred: Four (4) seasons of paid work experience as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor.
• Must possess current certification from American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED upon hire.
• Must possess current certification from American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor 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.

Qualifications

• 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 facility.
• Knowledge of City of Hollywood Recreation and Parks Department rules and regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principals, methods and content of aquatics events, pool activities, swim meets and other related programs.
• Ability to promote interest and support for aquatic programs.
• Ability to instruct individuals or groups, of all ages and ability levels, in swimming techniques, to plan an individualized swimming program in order to develop patrons’ abilities over the course of an organized swim instruction program.
• Ability to work with special and adaptive swim instruction programs.
• Ability to display excellent public relation skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, above-average verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of state, local, and city departmental laws, rules and regulations governing the operation and use of a municipal pool facility.
• Knowledge of City of Hollywood Recreation and Parks Department rules and regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of the principals, methods and content of aquatics events, pool activities, swim meets and other related programs.
• Ability to promote interest and support for aquatic programs.
• Ability to instruct individuals or groups, of all ages and ability levels, in swimming techniques, to plan an individualized swimming program in order to develop patrons’ abilities over the course of an organized swim instruction program.
• Ability to work with special and adaptive swim instruction programs.
• Ability to display excellent public relation skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, above-average verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills and time-management skills.
• Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• A 4-Day Work Week.
• An Award Winning Wellness Program.
• A generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• A Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

Pay

The City of Hollywood offers competitive pay and benefits packages, including a generous Paid Time Off Program, low cost health insurance, and a Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Schedule

The City of Hollywood operates on a 4-Day Work Week.