• Seasonal Pool Lifeguard

    City of Boca Raton (Boca Raton, FL)


    Seasonal Pool Lifeguard

     

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    Seasonal Pool Lifeguard

     

    Salary

     

    $17.21 - $20.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Boca Raton, FL

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-Time

     

    Job Number

     

    04328

     

    Department

     

    Recreation Services - BPD

     

    Division

     

    Aquatics 64/31425

     

    Opening Date

     

    07/29/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    8/19/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

    FLSA

    Non-Exempt

     

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    General Statement of Job

     

    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

    + 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.

    Related tasks:

    + Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular basis

    + Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations, and policies.

    + Performs pool opening and closing procedures.

    + 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:

    + General knowledge of water safety rules and lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques.

    + General knowledge of the cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.

    Skilled in:

    + Swimming, demonstrating considerable strength and proficiency.

    Ability to:

    + Maintain the chemical balance of pool water.

    + Work safely with toxic chemicals.

    + Enforce rules and remain calm under stress.

    + Clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.

    + Pass annual requalification testing.

    + Pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during the first year of employment.

     

    Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

     

    + 16 years of age

    + Completed a minimum of two years of 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.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    + American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

    + High School diploma or GED equivalent.

    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

    + Certification/License Verification

    + Physical Examination

    + 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.

     

    The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's 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 employee's 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.