AQUATICS STAFF - REGULAR PART-TIME AND ON-CALL

Salary : $14.71 - $22.06 Hourly

Location : FL 33410, FL

Job Type : Regular Part-Time

Job Number : 8.24-409943

Department : RECREATION

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play?

We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety.

This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!

Summary

Aquatic team members for the City of Palm Beach Gardens Recreation Division's primary role is to ensure the safety of patrons in and around the pool and throughout the facility.

Duties include but are not limited to, supervision of patrons, cleaning, policy enforcement, program and event set up / tear downs and various other duties associated with the pool operations.

Aquatic team members have daily, frequent contact with the public; this position requires the ability to interact with the public in a professional, friendly, positive and tactful manner at all times.

This position requires the ability to work varying hours during the week and weekends, as Aquatics needs dictate.

We are currently inviting motivated individuals to join our team for regular part-time and on-call positions.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

$14.71 / hour Aquatics Assistant - High School Student age 15 years or older; Certified American Red Cross Shallow Water / Aquatic Attraction Lifeguard required, and

Any related combination of education, training and experience

• $16.28 / hour Aquatic Leader - High School Student age 15 years or older; Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard required
• $17.86 / hour Aquatic Specialist - High School Diploma; minimum of one years professional experience, and Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard required, and American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor preferred, or the ability to obtain the certification within the 6 month probationary period, and Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain the certification with the 6 month probationary period, or
• $22.06 / hour Aquatic Programmer - High School Diploma; Minimum of two years professional experience, and Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard required, and

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor required, or the ability to obtain the certification within the 6-month probationary period, and Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification from the National Recreation and Parks Association preferred, and

Lifeguard Instructor Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain the certification with the 6-month probationary period

Please see the Aquatics FAQ Sheet for additional information on obtaining certification and commonly asked questions by clicking

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Student age 15 years or older
• Applicants are required to pass a swimming and skills test before being considered for an oral interview
• Applicants are required to attend mandatory orientation sessions, dates and times to be announced
• Applicants must hold a current Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR Certification and have the ability to provide a copy at the interview
• Applicants must have the ability to work a flexible schedule
• Certification and training as required by operations.

Please Note : It is the staff member's responsibility to ensure all the above mentioned certifications remain current for continued employment.

Pension Plan : Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule.

Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Optional Voluntary Benefits : 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules.

The City of Palm Beach Gardens requires that you list your most recent 10 years of work experience if applicable. Work experience as listed in your resume, will not be an acceptable form of submission.

You must use the work experience fields provided in order for your application to be complete.

Yes I have included the most recent 10 years of work experience if applicable.

The City of Palm Beach Gardens requires that you list your most recent 10 years of work experience if applicable. Work experience as listed in your resume, will not be an acceptable form of submission.

You must use the work experience fields provided in order for your application to be complete.

Yes I have included the most recent 10 years of work experience if applicable.

Are you available to work nights and weekends?

Do you possess a current Water Safety Instructor Certification?

Are you at least 15 years old or older?

Please include any valid American Red Cross certification ID numbers or your plan for certification.

Required Question