Seasonal Pool Lifeguard

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton seeks a dedicated Pool Lifeguard responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons at its aquatics facilities. This role demands vigilance, training in lifesaving techniques, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates must hold current American Red Cross certifications and be available for varied shifts, including weekends and holidays. The position offers an engaging environment at either Meadows Park Pool or The Swim & Racquet Center.

Qualifications

• Must possess current certifications through American Red Cross in Lifeguarding with CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Ability to maintain pool water chemical balance and enforce safety rules.
• Preferred: Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
• Enforce facility safety rules and respond to emergencies with First Aid and CPR.
• Clean pool and assist with events as required.

Skills

Swimming

Lifesaving Techniques

Patron Education

Education

Completion of tenth (10th) grade

American Red Cross Lifeguarding and CPR

Job description

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

• 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 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.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the tenth (10th) grade.
• 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).

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) andone-halfshift ( 5–6-hour day) per week.
20 - 25 hours per week.
Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.