Ongoing Recruitment for Part-Time, Seasonal (Summer) and Temporary Applicant Pool

Applicant pool candidates will be considered for any available openings by applying online at www.stpete.org/jobs. Returning Summer Staff or candidates interested in working for a specific Summer Program should contact the applicable Recreation Center for detailed application instructions.

This is responsible, specialized public safety work at a City of St. Petersburg swimming pool, providing swimming instructions, maintaining safe swimming conditions, enforcing established regulations, and related activities. Responsibilities include instructing classes on swimming and water safety; monitoring the activities of swimmers in and around the swimming facility; enforcing pool rules and regulations and water safety policies and practices; assisting in the maintenance of proper water condition and cleaning of the pools and facilities; Work requires the ability to effectively teach swimming and water safety through the use of proper methods and techniques; to prevent dangerous situations from arising; to recognize emergencies and take appropriate action; considerable skill in swimming, rescue work, resuscitation and first aid; and the ability to maintain a good working relationship with employees and the public; This is a seasonal, part time position assigned to one of the City’s swimming pools.

Salary: $16.73 - $22.23 Hourly

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Possess at the time of application and continue to maintain the current American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification.

• Be able to maintain physical fitness and sufficient strength to control struggling or disabled swimmers.

• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Successfully meet the State of Florida good moral character and Level II background screening standards (Florida State Statutes 435.01-435.06).

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Possess a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Have some experience as a water safety instructor or lifeguard.

• Have a Lifeguarding, Community First Aid, and/or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certifications.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.