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SalaryPublic Safety Department
Water Safety Division
715 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
Hours Monday - Friday, 8-4 Hours (with flexibility to work weekends and holidays when required)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value Accountability, Civility, and Ethics in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
Our mission is to serve with excellence by providing services that protect the lives and property of those who live in, work in, and visit Manatee County.
The Manatee County Public Safety Department consists of six divisions each serving a special purpose or function to ensure the safety of our citizens and to preserve or enhance the quality of life in the County. The Public Safety Department works daily with citizens, elected officials and other county law enforcement and fire agencies toward these ends. The common thread among these Public Safety divisions is that they respond directly to the needs of the citizens of Manatee County, often for emergencies and sometimes for routine community services.
As a Pool Guard OPS, you will serve in a non-supervisory capacity and be responsible for safe-guarding swimmers at County pool facilities. During your shift you may have to take actions necessary to maintain water safety and prevent injury. Other related duties as assigned may include pool/facility maintenance and cashiering. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and for results obtained. This position is subject to flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays.What You Will Do
- Observes swimmers at all times, recognizes dangerous situations and takes appropriate action, including performing rescues, artificial respiration and 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.
Who You Are
- 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.
Please see the complete job description hereRequired Skills
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Current nationally recognized lifeguard certificate
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
