Pool Lifeguard - P/T

Pool Lifeguard - P/T

Salary

$21.00 Hourly

Location

Swim & Racquet Center, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04557-02

Department

Recreation Services - BPD

Division

Aquatics 64/31425

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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The Pool Lifeguard position is essential in ensuring the safety and well-being of all patrons using our aquatics facilities. This role involves maintaining surveillance and enforcing pool regulations, aiding and rescuing troubled bathers in emergencies, and administering First Aid and CPR as needed. This position does related work as required and is under regular supervision.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

American Red Cross - Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer

Essential Functions

Essential Functions

• Monitors activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
• Enforces facility safety rules and regulations by educating patrons.
• Recognizes and provides quick response to all emergencies, including rescue, First Aid, and CPR.
• Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups.

Related tasks:

• Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular basis.
• Meets and greets patrons, resolves conflicts, and explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.
• Performs pool opening and closing procedures.
• Cleans and maintains swimming pool filters and related facilities.
• Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
• Registers instruction program participants.
• Sells pool permits, operates cash register.
• Assists with special events.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques.
• Cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.

Skilled in:

• Swimming, demonstrating considerable strength and proficiency.
• Providing excellent customer service to pool visitors.
• Maintaining vigilance and quickly identifying potential hazards.
• Administering first aid, CPR, and AED in emergencies.

Ability to:

• Maintain chemical balance of pool water.
• Work safely with toxic chemicals.
• Enforces rules and remains calm under stress.
• Clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
• Pass annual requalification testing.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
• Must possess current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" drivers license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Ability to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during first year of employment.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

LOCATION:

Positions available at both Meadows Park Pool and The Swim & Racquet Center

SCHEDULE:

Must be available to work at least two full shifts (7:00 am - 5:15 pm) and one-half shift (5-6-hour day) per week.

20 - 25 hours per week

Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

• Occasionally operates machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Occasionally lifts/carries objects 50 pounds or less.
• Occasionally pushes/pulls objects 150 pounds or less.
• Occasionally works in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Continuously ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Continuously moves self in different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces.
• Continuously remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Continuously moves about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Continuously moves from one worksite to another.
• Continuously adjusts or moves objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• Continuously communicates with others to exchange information.
• Continuously repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Continuously operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Continuously operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Continuously assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously observes details accurately and identifies variances.
• Continuously works in an area with drafts, noise, or temperature variations.
• Continuously works in extreme temperatures, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Continuously works outdoors with exposure to animals, reptiles, or insects.
• Continuously works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could cause minor injuries.

Essential Employee Designation

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the City. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veterans Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employees supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: Proof of education is a required condition of employment.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

What area of study is your education?

04

Are you at least eighteen (18) years of age?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have lifeguarding at a public swimming facility?

• I have no previous
• 6 months but less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 4 years of experience
• 4 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years or more

06

Please briefly summarize your experience lifeguarding at a public swimming facility. This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

07

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

08

Do you have current certification in ALL of the following? -American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuers -American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) NOTE: You must attach proof of certification with your application.

• Yes
• No

09

Do you possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification?

• Yes
• No

10

If you do not possess a valid American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor certification, do you have the ability to pass the American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during your first year of employment? If you already have the WSI certification, select N/A.

• Yes
• No

11

Are you available to work weekdays, weeknights, weekends (days/nights) and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us