LIFEGUARD

Department: Public Works/Recreation Bargaining Unit: IUPAT

Reports to: Salary Range:Pay Grade: 05 Refer published pay plans

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

EEOC Code: 5 Class Code: 026

Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: YES

JOB SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the designated supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the on-site supervision of the public engaged in water activities to ensure their safety, prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers. Providing customer service information relating programs/memberships Patrols pool area to maintain order and to protect swimmers from accident or drowning; rescues swimmers in distress; administers necessary first aid treatment. Performs pool maintenance, cleaning the facility; accounts for monies received.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas and/or activities.
• Rescue swimmers in danger of drowning and administers first aid with emphasis on resuscitation methods.
• Maintain order in swimming areas.
• Inspect facilities for cleanliness and inform supervisor(s) of any safety hazards.
• Responsible for attending in-service training.
• Teach/Assist with swimming lessons.
• Determine chlorine content and pH value of water, including any/all pool water chemistry, with water testing kit.
• Collect fees for classes/programs.
• Responsible for maintaining required certifications and ensuring they are kept current.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
• Performs additional duties as required including but not limited to cleaning swimming pool and facilities.

Due to pool closures and the availability of work, employees may be assigned to work in lower classifications performing tasks within other areas of Recreation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Skill to make sound judgment.
• Ability to lift and rescue swimmers who are in need of assistance.
• Ability to work in heat, humidity, wetness, and around noise, fumes and odors.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School or GED student
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED
• Experience as a Lifeguard.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a valid Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) for the Professional Rescuer Certification or must be able to obtain by date of hire.
• Possess a valid Standard First Aid Certification or must be able to obtain by date of hire.
• Possess a valid Lifeguard Certification or must be able to obtain by date of hire. (Revised (3/2024)
• Must possess a valid Automated External Defibrillator - AED Certification or must be able to obtain by date of hire.

When assigned to working with Youth, must meet the Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements and inspections.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed.

(X = Required to perform essential job functions)

Physical ActivitiesPhysical Activities Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.XPushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.XClimbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.XReaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.XCrawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.XRepetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.XCrouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.XSpeaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.XFeeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.XStanding – for sustained periods of time.XFingering – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.XStooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.XGrasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.XTalking 1- expressing ideas by spoken wordXHandling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.XTalking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.XHearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.XVisual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.XVisual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.XKneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.XVisual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.XLifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.XVisual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.XVisual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.XWalking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.XTYPE OF WORK

Work performed is primarily:

Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

X Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently have exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, wetness, humidity, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, dust, wind, and sun.

• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.

• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

The City of Fort Myers has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.