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Job description
Salary: $19.46 Hourly
Location : Gym & Aquatic Facility: 148 Oviedo Boulevard, Oviedo, FL
Job Type: Part Time
Job Number: 26-034
Department: RECREATION & PARKS
Division: AQUATIC FACILITY
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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WORK OBJECTIVE
Ensures the health and safety of facility patrons by preventing and responding to emergencies. Provides customer service, and maintenance of the facilities and assists with the management of the City's aquatic programs; performs related work as required. Assists the Aquatics Coordinator or Head Lifeguard with the supervision of temporary, part-time lifeguard staff. Work is performed under regular supervision by the Head Lifeguard, the Aquatics Coordinator II, the Aquatics Supervisor, and/or the Aquatic & Recreation Program Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Inspects the aquatic facility daily.
Eliminates and reports any hazardous conditions or unsafe equipment.
Assist with the supervision of the lifeguard staff.
Ensures the safety of aquatics patrons.
Observes and enforces aquatics rules and regulations for staff and the public.
Responds to emergency situations, performs rescue work, and administers first aid to victims as required.
Plans and organizes Junior Lifeguard Camp and Junior Lifeguard Summer Volunteer Program. Oversees the training and scheduling of participants for the volunteer program throughout the season.
Keeps necessary records up to date and submits to supervisor in a timely manner.
Ensures that all areas of the facility are properly cleaned.
Ensures that aquatic programs are carried out in a proper, efficient, and orderly manner with emphasis on personal primary programs assigned.
Handles routine public inquiries/complaints while referring complicated matters to supervisor.
Plans and organizes Pool-Side Birthday Party Program.
Assumes Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor (WSI) duties in their absence.
Performs other tasks as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and twelve (12) months of experience as a Lifeguard. Must be at least 18 years of age.
Requires StarGuard Elite (SGE) Lifeguard Certification at the time of hire. Must have the ability to obtain a Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) Water Safety Instructor Certification within three (3) months of hire and SGE Lifeguard Instructor certification within six (6) months of hire.
SGE Lifeguard Instructor and SAI Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certifications are preferred. Lifeguard Instructor and WSI certification from other organizations (SAI, YMCA, USLA, BSA, etc.) may be accepted contingent on ability to obtain SGE bridge within three months of hire. Supervisory experience is also preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of aquatic rules, policies, and procedures.
Considerable ability as a swimmer; considerable skill in rescue work, cardio-pulmonary rescue (CPR), and first aid.
Ability to perform rescue work, CPR and First Aid.
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Ability to perform various job tasks in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to operate most office equipment, including a computer.
Ability to develop and maintain a good work relationship with staff, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
As part of our commitment to a drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free workplace, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug and/or tobacco/nicotine test as required by Florida law. Refusal to take a test, or failure to pass the test according to minimum standards, is cause for disqualification.
The complete job description and application materials are available at Oviedo City Hall, Human Resources Department, 400 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765 or at
EOE-M/F/D/V-Drug-Free Workplace/
Tobacco-Free Work Environment
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We understand that you are interested in learning the status of your application. Please be assured that the Human Resources Department will notify all applicants of the final status of their application. We manage a large volume of applications on a continual basis, and appreciate your patience during the process. It is not necessary to contact us to inquire about your status after submitting your application.
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
The following part-time benefit premiums - Vision and Dental, - are deducted on a pre-tax basis per Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. The benefit premiums for Optional Group Life Insurance and Group Short Term Disability Insurance are deducted on a post-tax basis.
Flexible Spending Account
Budgeted part-time employees working at least 25 hours per week may participate in the Flexible Spending Account program for unreimbursed medical and dependent care expenses. Deductions are made from your paycheck on a pre-tax basis. There is a $2,850 maximum per year for unreimbursed medical expense accounts and $5,000 maximum for dependent care expense accounts.
Life Insurance
Budgeted part-time employees have the option to purchase voluntary and dependent Group Term Life insurance(s) at group rates. The coverage is effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Dental
Budgeted part-time employees may voluntarily participate in one of three Dental Plans. If elected, the coverage is effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Vision Care
Budgeted part-time employees may voluntarily participate in one of two Vision Plans. If elected, the coverage is effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Short-Term Disability
Budgeted part-time employees may voluntarily participate in Short-Term Disability Insurance. If elected, the coverage is effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
Employee Assistance Program
This program provides confidential, professional assistance to employees and all members of their household to help resolve problems that may affect their personal life situations or job performance. There is no cost to the employee for this service.
Voluntary Retirement Plan
A voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan is available for all budgeted part-time employees. A voluntary Roth IRA plan is also available for all employees.
Pay Periods
Employees are paid bi-weekly (every two weeks). For employee convenience, the City offers direct deposit services to checking/savings accounts at banking institutions/credit unions. Employees are encouraged to participate.
Recreational Facilities and Activities
The City of Oviedo Recreational Facilities may be used by budgeted part-time employees at no cost/reduced cost, on a space available basis.
Holidays
The following holidays are the official paid holidays for non-bargaining unit employees. Holiday schedule and holiday pay for represented employees are outlined in the respective collective bargaining agreements.
• New Year's Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Martin Luther King's Birthday Day
• Memorial Day
• Christmas Eve Day
• Christmas Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
Vacation Leave
Regular status budgeted part-time employees accrue vacation leave at 50% of the rate for full-time employees.
Sick Leave
Budgeted part-time employees accrue at a rate of 6 days per year.
Personal Leave
Regular status part-time employees may convert one shift (depending on work schedule) of sick leave per fiscal year to personal leave. Note: New hires may not use Vacation/Sick Leave during their initial six (6) month probationary period.
NOTICE: All benefits listed are based on budget constraints and subject to change. These benefits were approved August 2022. This document is designed to be a condensed informational brochure of the City's benefits for employees and does not replace any Certificates of Insurance, Summary Plan Descriptions or City Personnel Policies. Detailed Benefit Certificates, Summary Plan Descriptions, etc. are available in Human Resources. All specific questions concerning benefits should be directed to the City of Oviedo's Human Resources Department or appropriate provider.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses (including 'see resume' or 'see application'), false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes
No
02
The City of Oviedo is a drug-free workplace. Do you currently use any federally illegal drugs? Yes
No
03
The City of Oviedo is a tobacco/nicotine-free workplace. Do you currently use tobacco/nicotine products? Yes
No
04
Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes
No
05
Do you possess either a high school diploma or a GED? Yes
No
06
Can you document 12 months of work experience as a lifeguard?PLEASE NOTE: The "Work Experience" section of this application should support the answer that you give to this question. Yes
No
07
From the list of certifications below, please select the valid one(s) that you possess. SGE (StarGuard Elite) Lifeguard Certification
Starfish Aquatics Institute (SAI) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification
SGE Lifeguard Instructor Certification
YMCA Lifeguard Instructor Certification
YMCA WSI Certification
USLA Lifeguard Instructor
USLA WSI Certification
Other swim certifications
N/A - I have none of the certifications listed above.
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If your answer to Question #7 above was "Other swim certifications," please give the specific name(s) of the valid certification(s) you possess in the space below.
09
Do you possess any supervisory work experience? Yes
No
Required Question
Worksite address
oviedo, FL, 32766, US
Who can apply
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