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Pool Lifeguard - P/T

City of Boca Raton | Boca Raton, FL

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Posted Date 3/20/2026
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General Statement of Job 

Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!

At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported.

Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. 

Apply now and join the city that’s building careers and shaping a stronger tomorrow!

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 

Essential Functions 

  • 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. 
  • Provide swimming instruction to individuals or groups. 

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.
  • Cleans and maintains swimming pool filters and related facilities.
  • Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
  • Registers instruction program participants.
  • Sells pool permits, operates cash register.
  • Assists with special events.
  • Performs related tasks as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Knowledge of:

  • Water safety rules and of lifesaving and first aid practices and techniques. 
  • Cleaning and maintenance requirements for large pools and related equipment and supplies.

Skilled in:

  • Swimming, demonstrating considerable strength and proficiency.
  • Providing excellent customer service to pool visitors.
  • Maintaining vigilance and quickly identifying potential hazards.
  • Administering first aid, CPR, and AED in emergencies.

Ability to:

  • Maintain chemical balance of pool water. 
  • Work safely with toxic chemicals. 
  • Enforces rules and remains calm under stress.
  • Clean and maintain a swimming pool and related facilities.
  • Pass annual requalification testing. 

 

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.
  • Must possess current certifications through the American Red Cross in Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid. 

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

  • American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
  • Ability to pass American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Oxygen Administration classes (AEO) during first year of employment.

 

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
  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
  • Certification/License Verification
  • Physical
  • 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) and one-half shift (5–6-hour day) per week. 
20 - 25 hours per week
Varied hours including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

 

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  
Salary19.05 - 22.00 Hour
Job Category
Local Government
Career Level
Entry Level

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