Lifeguard

Lifeguard Position

The Lifeguard performs technically skilled duties of lifeguarding and provides instructional classes at the Bicentennial Park Pool located in Crystal River, Florida. The schedule for this full-time position varies throughout the week and is located in the Bicentennial Pool, Crystal River, Florida.

Essential Functions :

• Maintains constant vigil over patrons and effectively rescues persons in danger. Performs routine lifeguard duties as needed.
• Enforces all policies and procedures set forth by the Division of Parks and Recreation.
• Assists with inventories / supplies for the pool, completes surveys and tracks visitors at buildings.
• Opens, closes, and secures assigned facility as directed.
• Performs weekly inspections of the pool.
• Assists with and promotes pool schedules, classes, and special events.
• Sets up and tears down pool equipment for activities and / or events.
• Monitors weather and swimming conditions and ensures facility cleanliness standards are met.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements :

Education, Training, and Experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Emergency Response / Recovery Activities

Employee Benefits at a Glance : Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Employee Health & Wellness Center, Florida Retirement System (FRS), Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000, Long Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Basis of Rating : Some positions may require a written and / or skills test. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess each individuals' qualifications. Selected persons will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application will be an important consideration in the screening process.

Must successfully pass an employment reference check, criminal background check, physical examination, and drug screen. Drug screens will be in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act and / or the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991.

Citrus County, Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected trait.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the Citrus County, Florida Board of County Commissioners in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes or the "Public Records Law," applications, resumes and personnel records are subject to public inspections. Details regarding the "Public Records Law" / "The Sunshine Law" / Florida Statutes and the statutory exemptions are available on websites such as the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Florida Senate and Florida Legislature. Additionally, Citrus County Board of County Commissioners Public Information section is located on our website.