Lifeguard Position
Manatee County Government is offering a part-time lifeguard position at the Lincoln Aquatic Center in Palmetto, Florida. The hourly wage range is $16.38 to $24.57.
The work location is 715 17th Street East, Palmetto, Florida, 34221. The work hours are variable, including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
This position requires safeguarding swimmers at pool facilities, maintaining water safety, and performing related duties such as pool and facility maintenance and cashiering. The work is reviewed through observation, conferences, and results obtained. The position is subject to flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays.
The working conditions include indoor/outdoor situations, a high noise environment, and lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone or up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
This is a safety-sensitive position. Employment screenings will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida laws. An applicant/employee who fails to pass a drug/alcohol screening shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of three (3) years.
Essential Functions
Observes swimmers at all times, recognizes dangerous situations, and takes appropriate action, including performing rescues, artificial respiration, CPR, or First Aid when necessary.
Warns patrons against dangerous practices and keeps non-swimmers and weak swimmers out of deep or dangerous water.
Enforces County rules, regulations, and ordinances and maintains order at the swimming area.
Performs routine maintenance, keeping locker rooms and pool areas clean and sanitary.
Reports all accidents to supervisors.
Provides good public relations.
Collects admission fees, as assigned; uses a cash register and correctly handles money.
Maintains simple records.
Establishes and maintains effective, courteous, and proactive relationships with co-workers and the general public.
Understands and appropriately carries out instructions, oral and written.
Performs other related duties as assigned, including participation in emergency or disaster response activities, as required and consistent with the employee's qualifications, essential job functions, and applicable federal and Florida law.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.
Must have a season of life guarding experience. (A season is considered 3 months long).
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of, and ability to appropriately apply, principles and practices of water safety and lifesaving procedures.
Ability to work flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays, when required.
Ability to react quickly, calmly, and appropriately in emergencies.
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to ensure safety of patrons.
Skill and physical ability in swimming, making rescues, resuscitation, and First Aid.