Pool Lifeguard Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bocaratonfl/jobs/newprint/4791098) Apply  Pool Lifeguard Salary $41,454.40 - $56,388.80 Annually Location Boca Raton, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 04151 Department Recreation Services - BPD Division Aquatics 64/31425 Opening Date 01/14/2025 Closing Date 1/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit B + Description + Benefits + Questions . Job Description Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESSAND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION: American Red Cross - Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer CERTIFICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED/UPLOADED AT COMPLETIONOF THIS ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. LOCATION The Swim & Racquet Center SCHEDULE Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible protective service work insuring the safe use of the City's public swimming facilities by pool visitors and aids troubled bathers in emergencies; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Essential Functions + Maintains discipline at a swimming pool facility + Observes actions of swimmers and enforces water safety rules and pool rules + Provides emergency life saving services to swimmers in need + Maintains proper chemical balance of pool water; takes water samples and adds chemical when needed + Adjusts and maintains pool filtration systems and pool chemical feeding systems + Gives swimming instructions to individuals or groups + Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills RELATED TASKS: + Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule + Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies + Performs pool opening and closing procedures + Performs extensive pool maintenance activities, including handling of pool chemicals + Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills + Registers instruction program participants + Sells pool permits; closes out and balances cash register and prepares deposit + Assists with special events + Performs related tasks as required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: + water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques. + cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies. Skilled in: + Considerable skill in and strength in swimming, Ability to: + maintain chemical balance of pool water. + work safely with toxic chemicals. + enforce rules and to remain calm under stress. + clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities. + Maintain all required certifications. + pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Oxygen Administration class during first year of employment. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: + Possession of a High School diploma or GED. Demonstrated excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills. CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES: + Must possess current certifications in American Red Cross, Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period. + Essential employee during declared storm emergency. + Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire, and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty. POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS: The background check process for this position may include: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Verification + Reference Checks + Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check + Workers' Compensation + Certification/License Verification + Physical + Drug and Alcohol Screen + Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Job description specifications are intended to present an illustrative description of the range of duties, the scope of responsibility and the required level of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to describe the primary functions of the job. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed by the employees in each position assigned to the class. Individuals may perform other duties as needed, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload as required by business necessity. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY SEIU Employees ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. 0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month 15 years and over 14 hours per month CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year., each fiscal year. SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows: Continuous years of service Percentage Less than 2 full years 0% 2 to 5 full years 10% 5 to 10 full years 20% 10 full years or more 30% Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50% HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee contributions are required for Employee Dental and Vision Plans, as well as Dependent(s) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: Continuous Service is determined on December 1st of each year. Payment is issued during the month of December based upon years of service as follows: 5 to 10 full years $600 annually 10 to 15 full years $800 annually 15 full years and over $1,000 annually RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below: + The option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Plan will not require a mandatorycontribution on your part. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of your annual base wages to this plan. The vesting period forthis plan shall be one (1) year from your date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period. + An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Plan option available to you that will have a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent contribution. + The two (2) options will be fully explained to you prior to your selection. Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available. HOLIDAYS: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating holidays which are allocated for the fiscal year starting October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays. FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 work days - In State Up to 5 workdays - Out of State PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: A performance review(s) is given to new hires during the first year of employment and an annual review on their anniversary date. Every employee is evaluated on their anniversary date. The current ratings are: Requires Improvement, Meets Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, and Significantly Exceeds Expectations. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds. MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year. EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.