Seasonal Lifeguard I

Seasonal Lifeguard I

Salary

$18.54 Hourly

Location

10610 W Oakland Park Blvd. Sunrise, FL, FL

Job Type

Seasonal

Job Number

2026-066

Department

LEISURE SERVICES

Division

SEASONAL CAMPS

Opening Date

12/24/2025

Bargaining Unit

NONU

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is seasonal work in the area of recreation, which follows well-established procedures. 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

• Seasonal / Full/Part Time: Varied Schedule
• 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 the 8th Grade
• PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

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

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATION

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
• Water safety instructors certificate preferred.

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

• Proof of highest level of completed education (i.e. student ID, degree, diploma, etc.)
• 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 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

Seasonal Employee Benefits

Seasonal, Interns and Part-Time employees

are not eligible for benefits.

01

Can you provide proof of highest level of completed education (i.e. student ID, degree, diploma, etc.)

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 16 years old?

• YES
• NO

03

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

• YES
• NO

04

Do you have a Water Safety Instructor Certificate? (You are not required to have one in order to qualify for this job.)

• Yes
• No

05

Did you attach current Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid?

• YES
• NO

06

Did you attach proof of education such as a copy of your Report Card, Transcript or Class Schedule to your application?

• YES
• NO

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