City of Gainesville

Lifeguards & Swim Instructors

Gainesville, Fl · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

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About the role

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Closing Date: Until Filled Job Details: This is is entry level work responsible for maintaining water safety at the City's aquatic facilities by observing swimmers and taking appropriate action as necessary.

Work requires the ability to climb stairs and ladders to the height of 35 feet.
Work requires the ability to use respiratory protection equipment, including self-contained breathing units.
Must be able to swim down to a depth of 16 feet.
Work requires the ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals, including but not limited to: water treatment, gasoline, motor oil, household cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
May be required to work outside regular business hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
Performance of lower level duties may be required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment and possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification or equivalent. Prior lifeguarding experience is preferred.
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Certifications

Must be at least 16 years of age at time of appointment and possess an American Red Cross Lifeguard Training certification or equivalent.
Prior lifeguarding experience is preferred.
Physical capability to pass the pre-employment American Red Cross Lifeguard swim test is required.
Ability to pass Children and Family Services background check upon hire and as requested.
American Red Cross (or equivalent) Lifeguard certification is required upon hire.
American Red Cross certification as a Water Safety Instructor or equivalent is preferred.
American Red Cross certification (or equivalent) in Adult, Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid is required upon hire.

Basic knowledge of the principals and methods of water safety.
Basic knowledge of State Public Swimming Pool codes and related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Basic knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in pool maintenance, pool filtration systems (sand) and pool water chemistry.
Ability to communicate effectively with persons of varying ages and abilities, both orally and in writing.
Ability to provide individual and group skilled instruction in varied aquatic activities.

Not only do we oﬀer traditional beneﬁts such as health insurance, life insurance, paid leave, 11 paid a holidays a year, a pension plan and a deferred compensation plan, but we also oﬀer great things like on-site ﬁtness centers, tuition rei

Specific vision abilities include normal color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, distance vision and close vision.

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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