Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Seasonal)Parks & Recreation Department – Aquatics Division. Chris Lyle Aquatics Center. The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking attentive and responsible individuals to serve as Lifeguards at the Chris Lyle Aquatics Center. This role is vital to ensuring the safety of all guests by enforcing facility rules, monitoring aquatic activities, and responding quickly in emergency situations. This is a part-time, seasonal position reporting to the Aquatics Superintendent and is scheduled on an on-call/as-needed basis to support operational needs. Schedule:Varies – includes weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and select holidays(Aquatics Division operates 7 days a week)Key Responsibilities:Monitor pool activities to ensure guest safety at all times. Enforce facility rules and safety standards. Respond to emergencies and provide appropriate care. Assist with maintaining a clean and safe aquatic environment. What We Expect from You:Accountability: Remain alert, dependable, and committed to enforcing safety rules and protecting all guests. Empowerment: Act confidently and decisively in emergency situations using your training and judgment. Innovation: Stay open to learning and applying best practices in safety, surveillance, and guest service. Ownership: Take pride in creating a safe, welcoming environment and representing the department with professionalism. Requirements:Must successfully pass a pre-screening swim test. Must be available to attend and complete the mandatory 3-day Lifeguard Certification Course. Mandatory Certification Course Dates:Friday, May 22: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Saturday, May 23: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Sunday, May 24: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM - Applicants must be available for all listed dates and times to be considered for hire. Join our team and play a critical role in keeping our community safe while providing a fun and enjoyable aquatic experience! Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. - Supervises and provides surveillance of the swimmers at all times. - Responds to EAP (Emergency Action Plans) protocols by performing rescues, administering first-aid and CPR/ O 2/ AED as needed. - Enforces pool rules and regulations; explains to pool users unsafe practices, to minimize injury and accidents in the pool. - Assists in locating missing children. - Performs daily facility tasks to maintain a neat and orderly appearance - Must maintain certifications for the duration of employment and uphold the standards and expectations. Attend and participate in monthly evaluations and training. - Performs related work as assigned. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Must be at least 16 years of age. Must demonstrate the following to pass the required Swim Test: - Swim 50 yards with no rest using the front crawl or breaststroke technique. - Swim 50 yards with rescue tube. - Tread for 2 mins (1 minute with hands and 1 minute without) - Retrieve a 10 lb brick from the deepest area of the pool (12 ft)Must complete a 3-Day Certification in First Aid, CPR, and Starguard Lifeguard Training and meet objectives by the end of the 3rd day. (Applicants will be hired as a Pool Lifeguard PT “Trainee” until all training objectives are met. The “Trainee” position starts at 10% below the minimum of the pay grade.)Must be flexible regarding scheduling as it is based on operational demands (including weekend and holiday availability Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain stationary; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to move; remain stationary; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; ascend and descent or balance; position self to crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Language Ability:Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner. Reasoning:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in writing, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (heat and cold). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An Equal Opportunity Employer The City of St. Cloud is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in all of its employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws. The City participates in employment eligibility verifications through E-verify. Veteran's preference is given in accordance with Florida Law.