LIFE GUARD

LIFEGUARD - Part Time

Hourly Wage:  $22.39

Grade:  06T

PHYSICAL LOCATION:

• Dr. Martin Luther King Community Center

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: 

• Director of Community Services or Designee 

GENERAL FUNCTION:

• A responsible and authoritative position.  Will operate the pool and facility in a safe manner at all times. Needs to recognize and minimize/eliminate potentially dangerous situations with the emphasis on prevention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Without Accommodations):

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English in order to communicate with co-workers, City officials and the general public.
• Able to work assigned hours which may include evenings and weekends.
• Able to use equipment and/or materials as specified in this job description.
• Able to see and hear well enough to perform the duties specified in this job description.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED:

• Lifesaving devices, i.e., lifesaving rings, hooks.  Maintenance equipment i.e., vacuum and brush for cleaning pool.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily outdoors, with some shelter from the sun.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Standing             30%
• Climbing              5%       
• Bending               5%         
• Reaching             5%
• Swimming           5%         
• Sitting                 50%
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• DUTIES/TASKS/JOBS: 
• Provide for the safety of the patrons using the facility.
• Enforce rules and regulations in a standardized manner.
• Be physically and mentally alert at all times to prevent accidents.
• Test water chemistry and record reading according to state requirements.
• Do pool maintenance as scheduled and as required.
• Know how to carry out the emergency plan for the facility.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS/ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Have ability to work with large groups of people.
• Ability to deal with the general public in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and supervisory personnel.
• Ability to understand the general mechanics of the pool operation and notify the supervisor of problems.
• Ability to understand responsibilities to employer with regard to operation of a safe facility.
• Hold current certifications as American Red Cross Lifeguard or equivalent.
• Hold a current certification in CPR and First Aid.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

In Key West, we are fortunate to live and work on a beautiful island that celebrates and honors our local heritage and cultural identity. We are proud of our core value that all people are created equal members of one human family.

Our City Manager responds to the needs of the public and staff by proactively seeking feedback while acting as a liaison among the various departments of the government, the citizens of Key West and the city commission.

We are thankful to our elected officials, visitors and residents who prove on a daily basis how important our job is to help lead the City of Key West towards a stronger and more resilient island. We look forward to you joining our team!