Lifeguard I P/T

Lifeguard

I P/T 4.3 4.3

out of 5 stars Sunrise, FL 33351 $18.54 - $26.20 an hour - Part-time City of Sunrise 51 reviews $18.54 - $26.20 an hour - Part-time Description

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it's a community built on our

Three Pillars:

Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact. As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride. We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers , a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise. Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries at a City swimming pool. An employee in this class is responsible for safeguarding patrons at a City swimming pool by preventing injury or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of swimming pools, and by the recognized practices of water safety. Supervision is received from a superior who makes work assignments and reviews work for orderliness and rule enforcement by visual inspection and conferences.

HOURS AND LOCATION

Hours:

up to 20 work hours per week (varied)

Location:

All City of Sunrise pools Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned City swimming pool Rescues bathers in distress; applies resuscitation and administers first aid when necessary Assists pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assists in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of pool area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings Conducts chemical test for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperature. Vacuums pool and cleans pool walls Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs May operate and clean pool filtration equipment Collects pool admission and registration fees Performs related work as required. Requirements

EDUCATION

Completion of at least the 8th school grade

EXPERIENCE

No experience required but must have already acquired all required lifeguard certifications and they must be current

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 16 years of age Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent You MUST attach the following documents to your application upon submission: Proof of completion of at least the 8th grade (i.e., student ID, report card, etc.) Copies of your current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent Your application will not be considered without these documents attached. If you have trouble attaching the documents, please contact the Human Resources Department to ask for assistance . Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action Skill in swimming, lifesaving and first aid Physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifesaving rescue