Find & Apply For Lifeguard Jobs in West Palm Beach, Florida

ISSUED:

08/26/2026

CLOSES:

OPEN Position:

POOL LIFEGUARD

(Part-Time, Multiple Opportunities)

Salary:

$18.54

Per Hour Division:

Aquatics Department:

Parks & Recreation Department:

Parks & Recreation Division:

Aquatics Hours:

20 Variable hours/week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; total hours limited to 1,000 per calendar year.

Other:

Must be able to lift 75 pounds. Applicants are requested to upload copies of the required certifications to application. Must pass a 500- yard pool swim in under 10 minutes and a CPR skills test at time of interview. Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate.earing Lossjdkdk

THESE ARE AT-WILL POSITIONS.

Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID North County Aquatic Complex, 861 Toney Penna Drive, Jupiter 35965 Performs skilled water safety work in preventing accidents and injuries at a County swimming pool. Safeguards patrons and enforces safety rules; instructs swim lessons for all ages; rescues bathers in distress; performs emergency water rescue techniques; administers First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), or Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when necessary. Provides positive and professional assistance to patrons; assists with routine facility maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires qualified applicants to possess the following: Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants for this position must possess the following valid certificates at time of application: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding/recognized equivalent certification ARC or American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification/recognized equivalent certification AND ARC Standard First Aid OR First Responder OR FL Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/Paramedic Certification)https://pbcsecure.pbcgov.org/hris2/recruitment/jobannouncement#tabView

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include (must specify on application) : Valid ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification, Valid ARC Lifeguard Instructor Certification, and Valid ARC Cross-Oxygen and AED Instructor Certification.

CREATE USER PROFILE

in PBC Online Application System at www.pbcgov.jobs. PC Kiosks are available to create User Profiles during business hours, at PBC Human Resources, 100 Australian Avenue, WPB, FL 33406. Submit PDF/printout of Profile or resume directly to :

Craig Perry, Recreation Facility Manager I Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Telephone:

(561) 745-0241

Email:

cperry1@pbc.gov

Subject:

Pool Lifeguard Part-Time Position All employees of Palm Beach County may be required to work before, during and/or after a natural or man-made disaster or hurricane. In accordance with Affirmative Action requirements of Sec. 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the County provides reasonable accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation for interviewing or initial employment, please notify the Palm Beach County BCC Human Resources Department. EO/AA Employer M/F/D/V; (Drug Free Work Place).