Lifeguard

　　Salary

　　$15.00 - $17.00 Hourly

　　Location

　　Orlando, FL

　　Job Type

　　Temporary/Seasonal

　　Job Number

　　24-021

　　Department

　　Families, Parks and Recreation

　　Division

　　Recreation

　　Opening Date

　　01/06/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　THIS IS A PART-TIME POSITION WITH NO GUARANTEE OF A CERTAIN NUMBER OF HOURS AND NO BENEFITS. WORKING ON A TEMP/SEASONAL CONTRACT WHICH CAN BE RENEWED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUSINESS NEED.

　　Who We Are

　　Orlando, The City Beautiful

　　For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

　　This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

　　Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

　　Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

　　NATURE OF WORK:

　　Monitor activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents, and provide assistance to swimmers, perform emergency procedures, and administer first aid when needed. An employee is responsible for performing activities of average difficulty at an unassigned aquatic area. Under general supervision, tasks performed include, but are not limited to inspecting and maintaining pool facilities for cleanliness, determining chlorine and pH readings of water using the correct test kit, and giving swim lessons. Position works on average up to 40 hours per week.

　　Examples of Duties

　　Teaches and prepares swim lessons, maintain swimming equipment, administer first aid, prepare supplies for daily activities, act in emergency situations and provide rescue assistance, inspect facilities for unsafe conditions and cleanliness to prevent accidents, enforce rules consistently and fairly, promotes safe play in the aquatic environment, promotes good public relations with the community and performs other related duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Currently attending high school, high school diploma or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED). All candidates will be water tested. Selected candidates will be trained in Lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen administration certificates. Certifications are required to be considered for employment.

　　Must have reliable transportation

　　Must be punctual and always organized.

　　Ability to communicate, effectively orally and in writing.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

　　Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

　　IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

　　Supplemental Information

　　City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)

　　If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

　　Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;

　　Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

　　Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or

　　Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

　　01

　　What is the highest level of education you have attained?

　　Some high school

　　High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

　　Technical school completed

　　Some college (less than 60 semester credits)

　　Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)

　　Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)

　　Master degree

　　Doctorate degree

　　02

　　Are you currently 16 years of age or older?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Do you have a valid government issued ID?

　　Yes

　　No

　　04

　　How much work experience do you have in lifeguarding, first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen administration?

　　Please include details in your online application or resume.

　　None

　　Some but less than six months

　　Between six months and one year

　　Between one and two years

　　More than two years

　　05

　　Are you able to work outdoors in all weather and lift 25 pounds?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Are you able and willing to work some nights, weekends or holidays?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you have a reliable transportation?

　　Yes

　　No

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　City of Orlando

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