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Pool Lifeguard I, II, III

City of Pompano Beach, FL

Pompano Beach, FL

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CPR Certification, Chemistry, Coaching, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Disease Prevention and Control, Disease Transmission, Driver's License, Emergency Care, Equipment Safety, Facilities and Maintenance, First Aid, Healthcare Providers, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Maintenance - Pool, Operations, Pathogens, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Surveillance, Swimming, Telephone Skills, Testing, Training/Teaching, Water Quality Testing
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Pompano Beach, FL
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Location : 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Part time
Job Number: 2026-PT19
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Aquatics
Opening Date: 04/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary
This position requires a variety of availability, including weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends, as schedules may change weekly depending on operational needs.

Salaries: Pool Lifeguard I - $17.19, Pool Lifeguard II - $18.70, & Pool Lifeguard III - $19.51

POOL LIFEGUARD I
General lifeguarding duties and teaching swimming at the Aquatic Center or the Houston Sworn Aquatic Center. Includes rescuing swimmers in distress, administering first aid, enforcing City Ordinances, and general maintenance of pool, grounds, and restrooms. Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. May include assistance with water exercise, learn to swim, or swim team programs. Performs other related duties as required.

POOL LIFEGUARD II
General lifeguarding duties at the Aquatic Center or the Houston Sworn Aquatic Center. Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. Enforces all facility rules, teaches swimming lessons, leads water aerobics and other aquatic classes, general pool and facility maintenance and cleaning, including daily chemistry testing, and applies chemicals to maintain water quality standards. Conducts facility & equipment safety checks for daily operations and either corrects on the spot or reports to the Supervisor for remediation. May include coaching recreational programs. Answers phone and assists patrons with general inquiries. Assists full-time staff during in-service training for part-time staff. Performs other related duties as required.

POOL LIFEGUARD III
General lifeguarding duties at the Aquatic Center or the Houston Sworn Aquatic Center. Maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of patrons in the event of an emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services. Presents a professional appearance and attitude at all times and maintains a high standard of customer service. Directly involved with competitive aquatic programs at the facility, including setting up, operations, and oversight. May supervise part-time staff in the absence of the Aquatic Supervisor. Enforces City Ordinances, teaches swimming lessons, leads water aerobics and aqua therapy classes, general pool and facility maintenance and cleaning, troubleshoots and makes minor repairs to filtration and pool chemistry systems, including daily chemistry testing, and applies chemicals to maintain water quality standards. Conducts facility & equipment safety checks for daily operations and either corrects on the spot or reports to the Supervisor for remediation. May include coaching recreational programs. Collects pool fees using RecTrac software and completes all revenue forms and reports for daily register closing. Answers phone and assists patrons with general
Qualifications
POOL LIFEGUARD I
  • 16 years of age or older,
  • Nationally Recognized Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross, YMCA),
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider,
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) is desired,
  • Oxygen Administration is desired,
  • Must pass required swim test and drug screening; Swim test will be scheduled at a later date.
  • Knowledge of water safety rules and regulations. Ability to establish rapport with the general public, fellow workers, and supervisors,
  • Sedentary work to extreme labor-intensive work based on rescue situations. Physical abilities include swimming, running, walking, pulling, pushing, climbing, carrying, lifting, hearing, talking, and seeing. Outside work under all weather conditions.
POOL LIFEGUARD II
  • High school diploma or equivalent, or must obtain within one year of hire.
  • Nationally Recognized Lifeguard Certification (American Red Cross, YMCA),
  • CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider,
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Elementary Swim Instructor (ESI) or equivalent Swim America or YMCA course required.
  • Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) is desired,
  • Oxygen Administration is desired,
  • Must pass required swim test and drug screening; Swim test will be scheduled at a later date.

This position requires a Level II background check. For more information, please visit: . Please note: you do not need to complete anything at this time. If you are selected to move forward, we will contact you to coordinate and complete the background screening.
  • Knowledge of water safety rules and regulations. Ability to establish rapport with the general public, fellow workers and supervisors,
  • Sedentary work to extreme labor-intensive work based on rescue situations. Physical abilities include swimming, running, walking, pulling, pushing, climbing, carrying, lifting, hearing, talking, and seeing. Outside work under all weather conditions.
  • Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per pay week.
POOL LIFEGUARD III
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Nationally recognized lifeguard certification (American Red Cross, YMCA) with CPR for the Professional Rescuer & Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • First Aid and Safety from the American Red Cross or other acceptable agency required
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or equivalent, Swim America or YMCA course required
  • Certified Pool Operator (CPO)/Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) required
  • Must obtain Bloodborne Pathogens and Oxygen Administration within 6 months of hire.
  • Must pass required swim test, physical, and drug screening at time of hire
  • Knowledge of competitive aquatic programming, water safety rules and regulations. Ability to establish rapport with the general public, fellow workers and supervisors.
  • Sedentary work to extreme labor-intensive work based on rescue situations. Physical abilities include running, walking, pulling, pushing, climbing, carrying and lifting. Specific abilities include hearing, talking and seeing. Outside work under all weather conditions.
  • Must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Additional Information

Work Days/Hours: Facilities operate seven days per week; hours vary by season; no more than 25 hours per week
Job Status: ( ) Full-time ( X ) Part-time/temporary
Department/Number: Parks & Recreation/Aquatics/3910 Pay Plan/Grade: N/A-15S

This position is part of an ongoing recruitment. While vacancies may not be immediately available, applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted as positions become available.
The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identify, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
Need help applying? Visit the Online Employment Application Guide for detailed instructions on how to complete and submit your application.
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Based on the qualifications listed in the Qualifications section, please indicate the highest position you qualify for: Pool Lifeguard I, Pool Lifeguard II, or Pool Lifeguard III.
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Are you at least 16 years old?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have a nationally recognized lifeguard certification (American Red Cross, YMCA)?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Do you have CPR for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association Health Care Provider certification?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Do you have Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have an Oxygen Administration certification?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No

09

If you do not have a high school diploma or equivalent, will you be able to obtain it within one year of hire?
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Do you have Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Elementary Swim Instructor (ESI) or equivalent Swim America or YMCA course?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have First Aid and Safety certification from American Red Cross or other acceptable agency?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you certified in bloodborne pathogens?
  • Yes
  • No

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Are you a Certified Pool Operator/Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO)?
  • Yes
  • No

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Please provide your availability for each day of the week, including earliest start time and latest end time.
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Are you available to work a minimum of fifteen (15) hours per pay week?
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