Seasonal Pool Lifeguard — Flexible Hours & Safety Impact

Manatee County Government, Work That Matters; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Manatee County Government seeks a Seasonal OPS Pool Lifeguard to safeguard swimmers at multiple county pool facilities. This non-supervisory role requires Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, and includes routine maintenance and incident reporting.

The position is 6 months, with work hours across mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates must attend swim tryouts and pass HR screenings; a safety-sensitive role with pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water safety and lifesaving procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Flexible work schedules including weekends, holidays, mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatic facility and visitors, prevent emergencies and perform rescues when needed.
• Enforce county rules and maintain order for patrons.
• Perform routine cleaning and safety inspections of pool areas.
• Document incidents and maintain logs and reports.

Skills

Water safety

Lifesaving

Emergency response

Communication

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR-Professional Rescuer/AED and First Aid Certification

Job description

Manatee County Government seeks a Seasonal OPS Pool Lifeguard to safeguard swimmers at multiple county pool facilities. This non-supervisory role requires Red Cross Lifeguard and CPR/AED/First Aid certifications, and includes routine maintenance and incident reporting.

The position is 6 months, with work hours across mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays. Candidates must attend swim tryouts and pass HR screenings; a safety-sensitive role with pre-employment checks.