Pool Lifeguard - F/T

City of Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pool Lifeguard helps ensure the safety and well-being of patrons at the City of Boca Raton’s aquatics facilities. The position monitors swimmers, enforces pool rules, responds to emergencies, performs rescues, and administers First Aid and CPR as needed. It also includes swimming instruction, pool-water testing and chemical treatment, filtration and chemical-feeding system maintenance, facility cleaning, and pool opening and closing procedures. The position performs related work under regular supervision.

The role includes patron service and communication, safety orientations and swim tests, life-jacket fitting, incident and shift documentation, program registration, cash-register balancing and deposits, and assistance with special events. Employees attend mandatory in-service training and take part in training to improve lifeguarding skills. The position requires handling pool chemicals and performing extensive pool maintenance.

The City offers health insurance options, paid time off, a continuous service benefit, flexible work schedules, and two pension or retirement options. Employment is contingent on successful completion of the listed post-offer screening requirements. The position may be designated essential during a state of emergency or for emergency operations or special work details.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including Deep Water, with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid.
• Valid State of Florida Class E driver's license with no more than six points in a three-year period.
• Abstain from tobacco use for at least one year before hire and throughout employment, both on and off duty.
• Knowledge of water-safety protocols and lifesaving and first-aid practices and techniques.
• Familiarity with rules for maintaining a safe pool environment, including appropriate signage and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools, related equipment, and supplies.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills for directing swimmers.
• Ability to remain vigilant and quickly identify potential hazards.
• Ability to administer First Aid, CPR, and AED in emergencies.
• Ability to maintain pool-water chemical balance and work safely with toxic chemicals.
• Ability to enforce rules and remain composed, follow procedures, and work effectively in high-stress emergency situations.
• Obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification and complete an Oxygen Administration class during the first year of employment.
• Successful completion of post-offer pre-employment criminal background check, employment verification, Motor Vehicle Report check, certification/license verification, physical, and drug and alcohol screen.
• Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including occasional lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling objects up to 150 pounds, as well as frequent movement, standing or sitting, and work in uncomfortable or extreme environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification.
• Administering Emergency Oxygen (AEO) certification.
• Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine Auto-Injector Administration certification.
• Asthma and Quick-Relief Medication Administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in and near the water through patron surveillance.
• Enforce facility safety rules and regulations, educating patrons as needed.
• Recognize and respond quickly to emergencies, including performing rescues and administering First Aid and CPR.
• Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups and register instruction-program participants.
• Maintain pool-water chemical balance by taking samples and adding chemicals when needed.
• Adjust and maintain pool filtration systems and chemical-feeding systems.
• Document shift reports, incident reports, facility checklists, and other required information.
• Conduct safety orientations, administer swim tests, and fit life jackets.
• Attend mandatory in-service training and participate in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
• Clean the pool and related facilities regularly and perform extensive pool maintenance, including handling pool chemicals.
• Meet and greet patrons, resolve conflicts, and explain pool rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform pool opening and closing procedures.
• Sell pool permits, close out and balance the cash register, and prepare deposits.
• Assist with special events and perform related tasks as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, with the City contributing up to 100% of the cost for single coverage under most plans.
• 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and 3 floating holidays.
• Annual Continuous Service Benefit payout after 5 years of service.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Two pension or retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED