Pool Lifeguard Palm Beach County - 3.8 West Palm Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $18.54 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Cardiac arrest emergency response Patient resuscitation CPR Certification Lifeguard Training BLS Certification Swimming First Aid Certification AED operation

Lifeguard Certification AED Certification Full Job Description ISSUED:

08/14/2026

CLOSES:

08/21/2026

Position:

POOL LIFEGUARD

Salary:

$18.54

Per Hour Department:

Parks & Recreation Division:

Aquatics Hours:

40 Variable hours/week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 Use the Job ID based on the Position Location as follows Location Job ID Lake Lytal Pool, 3645 Lake Lytal Park Drive, WPB 35785 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: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified applicants for this position must possess the following valid certificates at time of application: American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training/recognized equivalent Certification ARC or American Heart Association CPR/AED Certification American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification/recognized equivalent Certification ARC Standard First Aid OR First Responder OR FL Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/Paramedic Certification AND Must obtain the following Certification within 90 days of hire: ARC Water Safety Instructor (WSI)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

One (1) year of experience as a Lifeguard, and Valid ARC WSI Certification. 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).