Lifeguard - Ann & Chuck Dever Pool

Job Posting

Charlotte County BCC

$17.42 - $23.08 Hourly

Charlotte County, FL

Full-time

2025-00031

Community Services

Recreation & Extension Services

Non-Exempt

IUPAT

Continuous

General Summary & Essential Responsibilities

Performs specialized public safety work at swimming facilities in prevention of aquatic emergencies. Work includes maintaining safe swimming conditions, enforcing established rules and regulations, and rescuing those who are in distress. Duties also include maintaining the quality of swimming pool water and appearance of pool facilities or beach area as required. Instructions and preliminary training are provided by a supervisor, after which the employee is expected to fulfill daily duty assignments and follow the established procedures, rules, and regulations with minimum assistance. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Monitors the activities of swimmers in and around the swimming pool; enforces all pool rules and regulations and water safety policies and practices; and informs beach patrons of unsafe or hazardous swimming conditions.
• Prepares and conducts aquatic programming including water exercise classes, and swim lessons; plans and conducts aquatics programs as assigned; develops lesson plans; promotes programs and events; obtains marketing materials and sponsorships; distributes and collects program surveys; prepares and submits course records and survey summaries; and obtains program equipment and supplies.
• Responds to any and all emergency situations; rescues swimmers in distress utilizing appropriate rescue techniques; administers first aid and / or CPR, Auto External Defibrillator, and oxygen administration following appropriate medical protocol; and calls for emergency assistance when necessary.
• Maintains inventory of first aid and rescue equipment and supplies; conducts daily opening, closing and facility safety inspection checklists; and replenishes or replaces supplies and equipment as needed.
• Assists in maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of aquatic facilities including pool, deck, offices, storage rooms, pump rooms and restrooms; conducts water quality testing; monitors water quality to ensure compliance with established water quality standards; adjusts chemicals as needed; and maintains work areas gathering trash, spraying decks, cleaning restrooms, etc.
• Performs cashier services; receives payment for daily admission, program registration, and season passes; makes change; issues receipts; credits accounts; and maintains all related documentation.
• Prepares written reports on accidents, incidents, first aid, etc.; completes other reports or records as required.
• Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, interaction with others, and communication through telephone and meetings.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and / or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS Walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, depth perception, climbing, swimming. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Good physical condition and sufficient strength to control struggling adult swimmers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and / or dust.

RISK / SAFETY CONDITIONS The position requires exposure to some risk related to physical and / or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.)

Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action / ADA / Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.