Pool Guard II

Summary

Municipal Swimming Pool Operator

This is responsible work in the management and maintenance of a municipal swimming pool including general life saving duties in the preservation of safety and order.

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Duties

• Effects the enforcement of pool rules and regulations for the safety and convenience of the public.

• Supervises cleaning and filling of the pools and cleaning of the locker rooms.

• Tests the operation of water treatment and related equipment daily to conform with operating policies and state health regulations.

• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to pool equipment and reports need for major repairs.

• Requisitions operating supplies and equipment.

• Watches children and adult swimmers and performs rescue, artificial respiration, and renders first aid when necessary.

• Assists in the promotion, organizing and direction of water programs, "learn to swim programs" and schedules special events.

• Supervises the maintenance of assigned pool areas and facilities.

• Back-flushes pool filters.

• Maintains inventory control of pool equipment.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain current certificates: HRS Swimming Pool Operator; American Red Cross, YMCA, or other nationally recognized aquatic training program in Water Safety Instructor, Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training.

• Employee must obtain and maintain current certification as instructor in: Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Today, prior to completion of probationary period.

• Maintain Certification as required by the Division.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

• Physical ability to effect pool rescues under difficult conditions.

• Willingness to participate in a training program in order to maintain proper physical fitness.

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

• Some sitting, standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and swimming.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required.

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at

Job Description

Municipal Swimming Pool Operator

This is responsible work in the management and maintenance of a municipal swimming pool including general life saving duties in the preservation of safety and order.

Illustrative Examples Of Essential Duties

• Effects the enforcement of pool rules and regulations for the safety and convenience of the public.

• Supervises cleaning and filling of the pools and cleaning of the locker rooms.

• Tests the operation of water treatment and related equipment daily to conform with operating policies and state health regulations.

• Performs minor repairs and adjustments to pool equipment and reports need for major repairs.

• Requisitions operating supplies and equipment.

• Watches children and adult swimmers and performs rescue, artificial respiration, and renders first aid when necessary.

• Assists in the promotion, organizing and direction of water programs, "learn to swim programs" and schedules special events.

• Supervises the maintenance of assigned pool areas and facilities.

• Back-flushes pool filters.

• Maintains inventory control of pool equipment.

• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess and maintain current certificates: HRS Swimming Pool Operator; American Red Cross, YMCA, or other nationally recognized aquatic training program in Water Safety Instructor, Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Training.

• Employee must obtain and maintain current certification as instructor in: Standard First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Lifeguard Today, prior to completion of probationary period.

• Maintain Certification as required by the Division.

• Ability to work nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

• Physical ability to effect pool rescues under difficult conditions.

• Willingness to participate in a training program in order to maintain proper physical fitness.

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

• Some sitting, standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and swimming.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required.

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

Benefits are available to FULL-TIME employees only. The City of Miami Beach offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 12 vacation, 12 sick days, 15 paid holidays (11 holidays and 4 floating holidays); partially sponsored by the City group medical (including visual) and dental insurance, life insurance. Excellent retirement plan: pre-tax employee contribution added to the City's contribution; 5 year "cliff vesting." Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): flexible spending account; 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Roth IRA; universal and critical life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care, and lump sum cancer policy. Also, U.S. Legal Services, tuition assistance, pre-tax payroll contributions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA). For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit Benefits section at