Job description

Summary

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!
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.

Please see the Aquatics FAQ Sheet for commonly asked questions regarding seasonal positions by clicking here.

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• $14.42/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

• $15.96/hour Aquatic Leader- High School Student age 15 years or older; Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard required
• $17.51/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
• $21.63/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 here.

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.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.42 - $21.63 per hour

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