Salary: $20.98 - $30.83 HourlyLocation : Lakeland, FLJob Type: Full Time RegularJob Number: 8224-23Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural ArtsDivision: Rec - Aquatics 090#######Opening Date: 12/10/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NAGENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASSThis class is responsible for assisting in operating and maintaining municipal aquatic facilities while maintaining a healthy and safe environment for public use. Assist in supervising all lifeguard duties and assist senior lifeguard, aquatic facility operators, and senior-level recreation supervisory staff with other work-related tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as a lifeguard and professional rescuer whose primary function is to maintain the health and safety of all users of the facilities and all employees.
- Enforces rules, regulations, and policies for all guests, groups, and organizations.
- Inspects the facility daily and reports unsafe conditions and equipment to the aquatic supervisor and aquatic facility operator.
- Works as a front desk representative and assists patrons with entrance to the facility, program registration, and other general customer service functions.
- Demonstrates basic care, upkeep, and preventative maintenance of the aquatic facilities (rescue equipment, pump room procedures, pool deck equipment, etc.) under the direction of the Aquatic Facility Operator and aquatic supervisor staff.
- Maintains the cleanliness and facility safety of aquatic sites.
- Assists the senior lifeguard in supervising the operational duties of aquatics staff at respective sites.
- Assists senior lifeguard in administrative duties such as daily updates of operational logs, reports, and statistical record keeping.
- May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
- Position is designated as Mission Critical by Department Director.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
- Serves as a CPR instructor, Lifeguard Instructor, swim lesson instructor, and/or assists the instructor trainer as needed.
- Required to attend monthly in-service training.
- Performs professional rescuer duties, including CPR, First Aid and Advanced rescues.
- Assists in the creation and delivery of programs offered to guests.
- Assists in working on special events such as swim meets and dive-movies
- Assists in public relations.
- Performs related work as required to benefit the aquatic operations, Parks and Recreation Division, or the City of Lakeland.
QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)
- A high school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
- Minimum of one season or three months of lifeguard experience.
- Current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid certification or equivalent .
Required Document: American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid certification or equivalent SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and/or American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred but not required.
- Must maintain a valid telephone number.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must pass physical examination, drug and alcohol related exams and pass all legal background checks as required by the City of Lakeland.
- Must possess transportation for multi-work site schedule.
- Must be available for all shifts (early morning, late evening, weekend, holiday).
- May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Knowledge of various rescue methods, professional rescue standards, and advanced first aid in the water and surrounding areas.
- Ability to maintain the physical fitness readiness to lifeguard and respond to emergencies.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Basic knowledge of cash handling procedures.
- Basic knowledge of the care, upkeep, and preventative maintenance of aquatic facilities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, subordinates, City employees, and the public.
- Ability to use sound, critical thinking skills to ensure proper operational effectiveness
- Ability to use professional maturity to supervise staff, communicate with patrons and other aquatic constituents, and react to emergency situations.
- Ability to use problem-solving abilities and flexible work dynamics to meet the needs of the work environment.
- Ability to demonstrate professional workplace habits such as punctuality, effective communication, and professional lifeguard skills consistently.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required to swim daily along with practicing lifeguard rescues and life-saving skills
- Requires moderate physical work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly
- Requires bending, reaching, twisting, and lifting in daily operations such as cleaning, event set up, and emergency situations
- The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, chemicals, blood borne pathogen, and environmental hazards.
- The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.
All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including junk folders. Test times and locations to be announced.The City of Lakeland is a drug free workplace. This position is considered a mandatory testing position, which is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. As a condition of employment you will be required to pass the pre-employment drug test in accordance with Florida Statute 440.102.THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACECity of Lakeland2024 Summary SheetAnnual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*Sick LeaveSick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.Sick Leave PoolAllows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768Family & Medical LeaveFederal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.Pension PlanProvision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.Defined Benefit Plan:Plan C Employee 4.16%Employer 15.66% ORDefined Contribution Plan:Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police RecruitsEmployee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hireEmployer 15.39%Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a catch-up amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.Military LeaveAllows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.Leave of Absence Without PayWritten requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.Longevity Pay Tuition ReimbursementProgram provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of C or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.Suggestion AwardsA program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348.Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.Uniforms/EquipmentUniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.Parking Free while at work.Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797.For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-###-####.01 Do you possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school?
02 Do you have one season or three months of experience as a lifeguard?
03 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the Work Experience section of this job application. 04 Do you have a current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid certification or equivalent?
05 Did you upload your current and valid American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR/AED and First Aid or equivalent certification with your application?
06 Are you available for all shift times (early morning, late evening, weekends, and holidays?
07 By clicking Yes below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the Work Experience section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to complete the Work Experience section will disqualify you from the application process.
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