Pool Lifeguard - F/T

City-of-Boca-Raton,-Fl; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Continuous Service Benefit

Flexible work schedule

Retirement Plans

Job summary

City of Boca Raton seeks a diligent Pool Lifeguard to supervise aquatic facilities, enforce rules, respond to emergencies, and provide First Aid and CPR while supporting pool operations.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and current American Red Cross Lifeguarding with CPR/AED and First Aid; strong customer service and teamwork are essential; WSI or Oxygen Administration certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalence.
• Must possess current American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
• Enforce facility safety rules and educate patrons.
• Respond to emergencies including rescue, First Aid and CPR.
• Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups.
• Maintain pool water chemical balance and operate filtration systems.
• Assist with pool maintenance and report writing.
• Deliver safety orientations and supervise swim tests.
• Attend in-service trainings and assist with events.

Skills

Lifeguarding

CPR/AED

First Aid

Water safety

Public safety

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

CPR equipment

Pool safety gear

Job description

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Why Boca Raton?

As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to their employees:

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed.

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 and is under regular supervision.

• 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.
• Maintains proper chemical balance of pool water; takes water samples and adds chemical when needed.
• Adjusts and maintains pool filtration systems and pool chemical feeding systems.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
• Documents and report including but not limited to shift reports, incident reports, facility checklists, etc.
• Conducts safety orientations, administers swim tests and fits life jackets.
• Attends mandatory in-service training.
• 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.
• Performs extensive pool maintenance activities, including handling of pool chemicals.
• Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
• Registers instruction program participants.
• Sells pool permits; closes out and balances cash register and prepares deposit.
• Assists with special events.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge of:

• Water safety protocols and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques.
• Familiarity with the rules for maintaining a safe pool environment, including proper signage and safety equipment.
• Cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.

Skilled in:

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to direct swimmers.
• 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.
• Enforce rules
• Ability to remain composed in emergency situations, to follow procedures and remain effective in high-stress environments.
• Obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Oxygen Administration class during first year of employment.

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 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).
• Administering Emergency Oxygen (AEO).
• Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration.
• Asthma and Quick-Relief Medication Administration.

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.

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.
• Constantly ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.
• Constantly moves self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Constantly remains in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Constantly moves about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Constantly moves from one worksite to another.
• Constantly adjusts or moves objects in all directions.
• Constantly communicates with others to exchange information.
• Constantly repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Constantly operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Constantly assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Constantly observes details accurately and identifies variances.
• Constantly works in an area that is somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, or temperature variation.
• Constantly works in an area that is very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Constantly works in an outdoor area where exposure to animals, reptiles, or insects may occur.
• Constantly works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.

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.