LIFEGUARD II

Enforces regulations and protects life at a City pool. Supervises and schedules the work assignments of part-time and temporary lifeguards and/or other part-time and temporary staff as needed. May instruct and/or organize classes on water safety, life saving procedures, swimming, etc. Assists with in-service trainings for aquatics personnel. An employee in this position must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Patrols and observes pool area to ensure appropriate use by patrons. Rescues patrons in distress as needed. Administers Standard First Aid and/or CPR as needed.

Administers advanced first aid to the more severe injuries suffered by bathers. Tests pool water and adjust chemical balance as needed. Advises supervisor of needed pool or equipment repairs, and assists with scheduling of repairs. Assists with periodic inspections of rescue and emergency life support equipment. Performs custodial and/or janitorial tasks to maintain a clean facility area. Tallies the daily collection of monies received. Reports to the Parks Aquatic Coordinator or designee. Performs related work as required.

A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months experience as a lifeguard. The following valid certificates, and/or wallet card(s) must be possessed at time of application and maintained valid throughout employment: National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), Certification or National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) Certification; Lifeguard Training, First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency. Must be able to pass the City of Miami's performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises.

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An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends. Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation. ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:

Proof of education: Copy of high school diploma or its equivalent. College degrees and/or transcripts from an US accredited institution are also acceptable. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with an evaluation report from an agency recognized by Approved Credential Evaluation Agency*. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major.

Translations of degrees are not accepted as proof of education. Degree audits are not accepted as substitution for proof of education.

Proof of required Valid Certificates: Copies of the following Certificates documents issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency must be uploaded and attached to the application prior to submission:

National Recreation and Park Association Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification, or a National Swimming Pool Foundation Certified Pool-Spa Operator (CPO) Certification.

Lifeguard Training

First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer

Water Safety Instructor

Lifeguard Instructor

All certifications must be valid and will be verified.

Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies:

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR

A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR

A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR

A recognized Professional Organization

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education