Lifeguard III

Lifeguard III

Salary

$22.04 - $31.14 Hourly

Location

10610 W Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-183

Department

LEISURE SERVICES

Opening Date

07/15/2026

Bargaining Unit

FOPA

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Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is skilled supervisory water safety enforcement work at a City swimming pool.

Employees in this class are responsible for assigning and supervising the work of subordinate lifeguards and providing assistance in difficult or unusual water safety problems. Incumbents make work assignments, review work of subordinate lifeguards by routine inspection of guard posts, and assure the maintenance of skills and physical endurance of lifeguards through regular swimming, lifesaving exercises and tests. Supervision is received from a superior who reviews work for adherence to established departmental and public safety policies and procedures. Employee is responsible for monitoring activities of pool patrons to prevent accidents or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration.

HOURS AND LOCATION

• Schedule: Sunday-Thursday, 11:00am-7:00pm
• Location: All City of Sunrise pools

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepares pools for opening.
• Responds to and oversees various types of pool oriented emergencies; assures delivery of advanced first aid and/or emergency life-support systems; and establishes and maintains control of an emergency scene.
• Prepares a variety of incident, accident, and activity reports; provides statistical summaries; documents actions taken; and informs supervisors of daily operations.
• Inspects emergency life-support equipment; identifies and corrects substandard operating conditions; and ensures operational efficiency.
• Enforces local ordinances and general rules regarding water safety; maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs.
• Determines staffing requirements; substitutes for others as conditions warrants.
• Reports incidents of a fire, police, or medical nature to the appropriate service agency; assists in the expeditious delivery of the required service.
• Monitors activities of pool patrons from a lifeguard stand or by foot patrol to prevent unsafe practices or accidents; enforces rules and regulations in pool area and dressing rooms to maintain order and effective crowd control.
• Supervises subordinate lifeguards through work assignments, inspections, and performance evaluations; maintains employee discipline; obtains optimal utilization of manpower; and meets day-to-day work priorities.
• Conducts daily physical fitness programs; ensures the maintenance of required skills and physical endurance for job assignment; trains assigned lifeguards in new or existing lifesaving techniques and first aid methods; and promotes operational effectiveness.
• Orders related supplies.
• Operates a swimming pool recirculation system, fresh water make-up, and over-flow systems and filter cleaning system.
• 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 temperatures.
• Applies chemicals to maintain water quality standards; vacuums pool and cleans pool walls; and back washes pool filters.
• Answers inquiries from pool patrons and gives assistance when needed.
• Operates and cleans pool filtration equipment.
• Teaches swimming and water safety skills to individuals of all ages, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning environment while adhering to instructor certification standards and facility rules.
• Collects pool admission and registration fees
• Collects pool admission and registration fees.
• Assists with other City functions as requested; drives through City placing/removing event signs.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school/vocational school or G.E.D. equivalency.
• PROOF OF HIGHEST COMPLETED LEVEL OF EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Must have at least three (3) seasons (960 work hours) of full-time (or equivalent) paid experience as a lifeguard. This required experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application along with all other jobs you have worked and the rate you were paid for each. Your application will not be considered if this information is incomplete.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

• Must be at least 17 years of age.
• Certifications required: Standard First Aid; CPR; AED; Water Safety Instructor Certification and Lifeguard Training Certification.
• Must possess a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida drivers license prior to hire.

You MUST attach the following documents to your application upon submission:

• Proof of completion of at least the 12th grade (i.e., student ID, report card, etc.)
• Copies of your current 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 established procedures for providing advanced first aid.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and procedures.
• Knowledge of approved emergency life-support systems for individual emergency cases.
• Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of the nature and symptoms of various injuries, illnesses, and diseases when commonly occur to patron.
• Knowledge of pool maintenance equipment and techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations practices.
• Knowledge of swimming instruction and technique.
• Knowledge of training principles and methods.
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the assigned facility.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods.
• Knowledge of effective manpower utilization procedures.
• Skill in swimming, lifesaving, and first aid.
• Skill in the application of advanced first aid services including cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to test, maintain, and use lifesaving equipment
• Ability to rapidly learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities.
• Ability to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing rules and regulations.
• Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies, and to take effective action.
• Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.
• Ability to apply advanced first aid techniques including cardio-vascular pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance functions.
• Ability to work under challenging situations.
• Ability, strength, and agility to perform lifesaving rescue.
• Ability to assume direction of personnel to coordinate rescue and other emergency activities.
• Ability to make visual inspections.
• Ability to determine manpower needs and requirements.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY

GENERAL EMPLOYEE

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/01/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $30,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,000
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Normal Retirement Benefit = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 3 best consecutive earning years
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually

Longevity:

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 2.5%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 5.0%

• Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• 4th of July, Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans' Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Friday after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Day

Annual Leave:

Annual leave may be taken as earned after completion of (90) calendar days. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours/12 Days

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours/17 Days

Greater than 120 months through 204 months 176 hours/22 Days

Greater than 204 months 216 hours/27 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:

Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:

For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive fourteen (14) hours of annual leave credited for each applicable consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:

Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:

After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty-eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement:

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement:

After one (1) year of full-time employment

• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $250 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):

• Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
• Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance Coverage
• AD&D
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs

o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Are you 17 years of age or older?

• YES
• NO

02

Can you provide proof that you graduated from an accredited high school or received a G.E.D. equivalency diploma? (Please attach and submit proof of highest level of completed education with application)

• YES
• NO

03

Do you have at least three (3) seasons (960 work hours) of full-time (or equivalent) experience working as a Lifeguard? (NOTE: 1 Season = 320 work hours)

• YES
• NO

04

Do you possess a current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent?

• YES
• NO

05

Do you have a valid Water Safety Instructor Certificate? (Preferred)

• YES
• NO

06

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• YES
• NO

07

If yes, please provide Drivers License number and Date of Issue:

Required Question

Employer City of Sunrise

Address 10770 W. Oakland Park Blvd.

Sunrise, Florida, 33351

Phone 954-838-4522

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sunrisefl/default.cfm