Pool Lifeguard – PT Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Pool Lifeguard

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  Pool Lifeguard
• PT
  
  Salary
  $19.07
• $25.75 Hourly
  Location Boca Raton, FL
  Job Type
  Part-Time
  Job Number
  04327
  Department
  Recreation Services
• BPD
  Division
  Aquatics 64/31425
  Opening Date
  06/16/2025
  Closing Date
  6/30/2025 10:55 AM Eastern
  FLSA
  Non-Exempt
  Bargaining Unit
  U
  General Statement of Job
  The Pool Lifeguard position is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using our aquatics facilities.

This role involves maintaining surveillance and enforcing pool regulations, aiding and rescuing troubled bathers in emergencies, and administering First Aid and CPR as needed. This position does related work as required and is under regular supervision.

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
  Essential Functions
  Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.

Enforces facility safety rules and regulations by educating patrons.
Recognizes and provides quick response to all emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR. Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups.

Related tasks:

Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular basis.
Meets and greets patrons, resolves conflicts, explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.
Performs pool opening and closing procedures.
Cleans and maintains swimming pool filters and related facilities.
Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
Registers instruction program participants.
Sells pool permits, operates cash register.
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
Swimming, demonstrating considerable strength and proficiency.
Providing excellent customer service to pool visitors.
Maintaining vigilance and quickly identifying potential hazards.
Administering first aid, CPR, and AED in emergencies.
Ability to:
Maintain chemical balance of pool water. Work safely with toxic chemicals. Enforces rules and to remain calm under stress.
Clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
Pass annual requalification testing. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
Must possess current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Motor Vehicle (MVR) Check
Certification/License Verification
Physical
Drug and Alcohol Screen

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.
Ability to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during first year of employment

LOCATION

Positions available at both Meadows Park Pool and The Swim & Racquet Center

SCHEDULE

Must be available to work at least two full shifts (7:00 am

• 5:15 pm) and one-half shift (5-6-hour day) per week. 20
• 25 hours per week
  Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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, 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. Employer
City of Boca Raton
Address
201 W. Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Phone
561-393-7805