Pool Lifeguard - F/T

City of Boca Raton • Boca Raton, FL

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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 role 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 balancing, pool and equipment maintenance, customer service, facility opening and closing, and related administrative duties. The position works under regular supervision.

The role requires current American Red Cross lifeguarding certification, including deep-water lifeguarding, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid. The employee must obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Oxygen Administration training during the first year of employment. A valid Florida Class E driver’s license with no more than six points in a three-year period is required. The City also requires tobacco abstinence for at least one year before hire and throughout employment, both on and off duty. Employment is contingent on specified background, verification, driving-record, certification, physical, and drug and alcohol screenings.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification, including Deep Water, 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.
• Must have abstained from cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year before hire and must abstain from tobacco use throughout employment, both on and off duty.
• Ability to obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and Oxygen Administration training during the first year of employment.
• Knowledge of water-safety protocols and lifesaving and first-aid practices and techniques.
• Familiarity with safe-pool rules, signage, and safety equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills to direct swimmers.
• Ability to maintain vigilance 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.

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 and educate patrons about them.
• Respond quickly to emergencies, including performing rescues and administering First Aid and CPR.
• Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups.
• Test pool water and maintain its proper chemical balance by adding chemicals when needed.
• Adjust and maintain pool filtration and chemical-feeding systems.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with patrons.
• Document work, including shift reports, incident reports, and facility checklists.
• Conduct safety orientations, administer swim tests, and fit life jackets.
• Attend mandatory in-service training and participate in training to improve lifeguarding skills.
• Clean the pool and related facilities regularly.
• Greet patrons, resolve conflicts, and explain pool rules, regulations, and policies.
• Perform pool opening and closing procedures.
• Perform extensive pool maintenance, including handling pool chemicals.
• Register instruction-program participants.
• 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