Pool Lifeguard & Water Safety Specialist — Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Continuous service benefit

Flexible schedule

Retirement plans

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Pool Lifeguard to safeguard patrons at our aquatics facilities.Responsibilities include surveillance, enforcing rules, and providing lifesaving care in emergencies, with duties extending to basic swimming instruction and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and current ARC Lifeguarding with CPR/AED. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in a vibrant coastal city setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety protocols and lifesaving procedures.
• Familiarity with pool safety rules, signage and equipment.
• Experience with maintenance of large pools and related equipment.

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 chemical balance of pool water and sample testing.
• Adjust pool filtration and chemical feeding systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and interpersonal communication.
• Complete shift and incident reports and facility checklists.
• Conduct safety orientations and swim tests; fit life jackets.
• Attend in-service training; supervise pool opening/closing.
• Clean the pool and related facilities regularly.
• Greet patrons, resolve conflicts, explain rules.
• Assist with program registrations and events.

Skills

Lifeguarding

First Aid

CPR/AED

Water safety

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Boca Raton is seeking a Pool Lifeguard to safeguard patrons at our aquatics facilities.Responsibilities include surveillance, enforcing rules, and providing lifesaving care in emergencies, with duties extending to basic swimming instruction and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or GED and current ARC Lifeguarding with CPR/AED. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in a vibrant coastal city setting.