TEMP - Lifeguard
Job no: 505622
Position type: Temporary
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Division/Equivalent: VP Facilities Mngt
School/Unit: VP FACILITIES MNGT
Department/Office: VP Facilities Mngt
Categories: Facilities Management - Design, Construction, Maintenance, Skilled Trades
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| Job Title: | TEMP - Lifeguard |
| Location: | Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida |
| Work Type: | Temporary |
| Job Category: | Non-Exempt |
| Hiring Range: | 12.50 |
| Pay Basis: |
Hourly |
| Subject to Grant Funding?: | No |
| Essential Job Functions: | 1. Supervise the activities of all swimmers, patrons, and user groups. 2. Communicate and enforce pool rules/regulations in a professional manner. 3. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. 4. Always maintains a professional appearance and attitude and carries out a high level of customer service. 5. Perform various maintenance duties as needed and/or directed to maintain a clean and safe facility. 6. Assist with the setting up and breaking down of events/competitions. 7. Attending scheduled staff meetings and in-service training. 8. Complete a monthly swim set by the Assistant Director of Aquatics 9. Ability to proficiently pass announced or unannounced Audits. 10. Perform any other job duties as assigned or required. |
| Marginal Job Functions: | |
| Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: | 1. Ability to recognize potentially harmful situations and take appropriate action. 2. Exceptional knowledge of rescue skills and ability to perform them. 3. Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors and staff. 4. Ability to maintain focus for multiple hours at a time. 5. Applicants and employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing. 6. Must successfully pass an in-water skills test and a lifeguarding response skills test before being hire 7. Available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week; availability must include 1 opening shift, 1 closing shift, and one weekend shift. 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. Tools & Equipment Used: Safety and rescue equipment, small hand tools for minor pool maintenance, phone/walkie-talkie, chemical test kit, pool vacuum, brushes, electric pressure washer, and various pool cleaning materials. |
| Job Requirements: | |
| Required Certifications/Licensures: | Current certification in: • American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED • American Red Cross Administering Emergency Oxygen Certification (current or able to obtain within 30 days of employment) |
| Required Education: | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
| Major (if required): | |
| Required Experience: | 1. Six (6) months or more of experience as a lifeguard or Aquatic Instructor; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities of lifeguarding. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | |
| Is this a safety sensitive position? | Yes |
| Background Screening Required? | Yes |
| Pre-Employment Conditions: |
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| Sensitivity Disclaimer: | Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. |
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