Temp-Head Lifeguard

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Job Title: Temp-Head Lifeguard Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida Work Type: Temporary Job Category: Non-Exempt Hiring Range:   Pay Basis:

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Subject to Grant Funding?: No   Essential Job Functions: 1. Effectively communicates with staff lifeguards and monitors their actions.
2. Assist with the delegation of maintenance and clean up duties.
3. Assist professional aquatic staff with the planning and setting up of all events and training sessions.
4. Responsible for making sure all opening and closing procedures are performed for assigned shift.
5. Acts as the primary contact for all facility and programming inquires in the absence of a professional aquatic staff personal.
6. Write and submit shift reports in a timely manner
7. Conduct simple water test to determine water quality
8. Reports to the Assistant Director of Aquatics and/or Aquatics Coordinator any incidents, rescues, problems or equipment in need of repair Marginal Job Functions: 1. All Head Lifeguards will uphold the same work standards and skills as those of a staff lifeguard in addition to the aforementioned responsibilities/duties.
2. Teach American Red Cross certification courses: Lifeguarding, First Aid/CPR/AED, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, Bloodborne Pathogens, Administering Oxygen, and any additional American Red Cross courses (must hold current Lifeguard Instructor certification)
3. Complete the mandatory skills test set by the Assistant Director of Aquatics
4. Lead and/or Assist in-service trainings for the lifeguard staff
5. Must attend at least one leadership/professional development training per year
6. Perform any additional duties set forth by the Assistant Director of Aquatics and/or Aquatics Coordinator Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Tools & Equipment Used:
Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, and Outlook), phone/walkie - talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, electric pressure washer, various pool cleaning materials, golf cart.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to see, sit, stoop, kneel, stand, communicate, reach and manipulate objects. Lifeguards must be proficient swimmers and be able to perform proper rescue and first aid techniques. This position also requires the ability to maintain focus for multiple hours. Job Requirements:   Required Certifications/Licensures: Current certification in:
American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen
American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructor (Obtain within 6 months of being hired) Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Major (if required):   Required Experience:   Preferred Qualifications:   Is this a safety sensitive position? Yes   Background Screening Required? Yes   Pre-Employment Conditions:

 

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