Pool Lifeguard- Ops Seasonal

Salary: $15.55 - $21.35 Hourly
Location : Manatee County, FL
Job Type: Part-Time (Temporary)
Job Number: 24-00078
Department: Public Safety
Division: Public Safety Pool
Opening Date: 01/29/2024
Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Public 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 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.
Pool Guard OPS Seasonal- Serving in a non-supervisory capacity, is responsible for safe-guarding swimmers at County pool facilities, taking actions necessary to maintain water safety and prevent injury. Performs related duties as assigned, i.e., pool and facility maintenance and cashiering. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and for results obtained. Position is subject to flexible work schedules, including weekends and holidays.
*Mandatory Tryouts: To be considered for the Seasonal OPS Pool Lifeguard position you will be required to attend one of the swim tryout events on the below scheduled dates. Candidates who pass the minimum qualifications in our application process will be sent additional information regarding tryouts such as event location, event times, and testing requirements. Conditional offers of employment and background testing will be completed that day upon a successful pass and completion of swim tryouts. Additional tryout dates may be added based on application volume. Tryout dates will not be added to accommodate candidate availability.
Tryout Event Dates:

• February 17th
• March 28th
• May 4th

Job Description
Please see the complete job description here
Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Current nationally recognized lifeguard certificate
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02
Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

03
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

04
Do you possess any of the following Red Cross Certifications?-Lifeguard Certification-CPR/AED-First Aid-Emergency Oxygen-Water Safety Instructor (WSI)-Lifeguard Instructor (LGI)-Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Please list your certifications below.
05
How many years of experience as a Professional Lifeguard do you have in a recognized public safety or recreation program?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 or More Years

06
How many years of experience as a supervisor/trainer do you have?

• No Experience
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 or More Years

07
What level of proficiency do you have in the following swim strokes?-Freestyle __Beginner ___Intermediate ___Advanced-Breaststroke ___Beginner ___Intermediate __Advanced-Sidestroke ___Beginner ___Intermediate ___AdvancedPlease elaborate.
08
Are you able to work weekends, holidays, and weather emergencies (may surpass 40 hours in a work week)?

• Yes
• No

09
This position requires you to be 16 years of age or older. The expected start dates for this position are listed below. *If you are currently 15 turning 16 years of age, please select the first start date that you are eligible for hire following your 16th birthday. If you are currently 16 years of age or older, or will not be turning 16 years of age by any of the below listed dates, please select one of the final two options.

• March 4th, 2024
• April 15th, 2024
• May 20th, 2024
• I will not be 16 years of age before any of the above dates.
• I am already 16+ years of age.

Required Question