Head Lifeguard (Seasonal)

***Position open until March 11, 2024***

The City of Haines City is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for all positions equally without regard to their race, sex, age, color, religion, creed, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The City of Haines City is a Drug-Free Workplace. Applicants who complete the initial screening process will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical. Police Department applicants will also be required to take a Polygraph Examination. All information provided by an applicant will be verified for truthfulness and accuracy if a conditional offer of employment is made. Applications and other submitted documents are considered public records.

Salary breakdown according to each position:

Lifeguards: $15.1188

Lifeguards with WSI certification: $15.8842

Head Lifeguards: $16.2813

Head Lifeguards with WSI certification: $16.6883

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator, performs duties necessary to maintain the safety of pool patrons in and around pool and pool areas through supervising pool staff, communicating and enforcing all pool regulations and safety compliance measures, and responding to pool-related and lifesaving emergencies. Responsible for spotting hazards, preventing accidents, and conducting daily patron incidents, count, and daily receipts reports.

Essential Duties:

1. Performs duties necessary to maintain the safety of pool patrons in and around pool and pool areas through supervising pool staff, and communicating and enforcing all pool regulations and safety compliance measures. Responsible for spotting hazards, preventing accidents, and conducting daily patron incidents, counts, and daily receipts reports.
   
2. Responsible for supervising all lifeguard staff, and ensuring the appropriate use and upkeep of all safety-related equipment, such as rescue tubes, backboards, signs, and other equipment and tools. Responsible for responding to rescue emergencies and first aid incidents, teaching swimming lessons, and in-service training.
   
3. Performs daily "checks" to ensure the pool and pool areas are being properly maintained, including requesting needed repairs and/or maintenance, chemical testing of the water, and reporting any hazardous conditions requiring maintenance staff's attention. Duties include, but are not limited to, trash and debris removal, and cleaning restroom and/or locker room, rest, and picnic areas.
   
4. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Environment:

Duties are primarily performed within an outdoor environment or setting. Possible exposure to dust, mold, and allergens; noise; inclement weather and electrical hazards.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Required knowledge and experience are normally obtained through two (2) years of lifeguard experience, and Lifeguard, First Aid, WSI, and CPR Certifications are required.
  
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
  
• Ability to perform drowning rescues, carry and place victims on backboards, and administer first and CPR.
  
• Ability to react quickly calmly and professionally during emergency and/or lifesaving situations.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, campers, parents and/or guardians, businesses, and the general public is essential.
  
• Ability to implement and oversee activities and events.
  
• Ability to perform basic math.
  
• Ability to read and write.
  
• Knowledge of lifesaving methods and procedures, including first aid and standard resuscitation measures.
  
• Knowledge of rules and regulations governing the conduct of the public at pools.
  
• Knowledge of swimming pool sanitation and chlorination systems.
  
• Skilled in the application of lifesaving techniques.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a Valid Florida Class E driver's license.

• Must pass applicable pre-employment testing, and background and credit checks.

• Must be able to pass the State required background check for persons working with children.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.