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City of Boynton Beach Pool Lifeguard - Seasonal (Summer) in Boynton Beach, Florida
Pool Lifeguard - Seasonal (Summer)
Salary
$17.75 Hourly
Location
Boynton Beach, FL
Job Type
Seasonal
Job Number
2026-0218
Department
RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES
Division
Recreation (Parks)
Opening Date
04/07/2026
Closing Date
4/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Purpose of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to protect lives by overseeing and ensuring the safety of visitors to the pool.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES EMPLOYMENT FOR THE FULL 8 WEEKS OF SEASONAL SUMMER SESSION
Tentative Orientation Date for Seasonal Pool Lifeguards: Monday, June 1, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.
Camp Dates for Seasonal Pool Lifeguards: June 1, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Location: John Denson Pool - 225 Northwest 12th Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM / Saturday - 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Essential Functions
The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Oversees the activities of visitors to the pool; takes preventive safety actions; provides emergency first aid; performs CPR; makes rescues; contacts appropriate medical or emergency personnel when necessary.
Cleans the pool and related facilities on a regular schedule.
Meets and greets patrons; resolves conflicts; explains pool rules, regulations and policies.
Takes part in training programs to improve lifeguarding skills.
Registers participants, operates cash register.
Assists with special events.
Maintains high physical fitness level through mandatory work outs.
Prepares incident reports.
Performs related tasks as required
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Keeps pool free of dangerous debris.
Assists in maintaining equipment.
Answers the telephone.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Must possess and maintain current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training with American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications must be metbeforeconsideration of the following Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess the Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certification.
Supplemental Information
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES
Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Effectively take preventative safety actions and provides emergency first aid, CPR, and rescues when necessary
Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.
Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to coordinate, monitor, organize, and assign daily activities.
Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of departmental policy and procedures
Knowledge of safety policy and procedures of the pool facility
Ability to exercise judgement, decisiveness, and detect unsafe and hazardous conditions
Ability to oversee activities for visitors, greet patrons, resolve conflicts, and enforce pool rules, regulations, and policies.
Ability to perform clerical functions of operating a register, registering participants, and prepare detailed incident reports.
Ability to teach and instruct swimming lessons
Ability to participate in training programs and mandatory workouts.
Ability to maintain upkeep and cleanliness of the pool facility on a regular schedule.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (50 pounds); and occasionally heavier items (100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, insect bites, disease, or pathogenic substances.
The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.
Full time benefits package not available for part-time employees. EAP is available for all employees (full-time and part-time).
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Please specify your length of experience as lifeguard.
Less than six (6) months of hire
At least six (6) months, but less than one (1) year of hire
At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years of hire
At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years of experience
More than three (3) years of experience
No experience
02
Based on the question above, please explain your experience/training as a lifeguard in detail. Please include organization name, dates of employment, position title, and responsibilities. If this question does not apply to you, please respond, "N/A."
03
Please select the certifications you possess and maintain. Please attach certification to this application or email to HobbsD@bbfl.us
American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training certification
American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) certification in CPR for the Professional Rescuers
Water Safety Instructors (WSI) certification
None of the above
04
Camp Dates for Seasonal Pool Lifeguards are from May 31, 2002 through August 5, 2022. Hours/dates of operation are Tuesday through Friday between 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM and Saturday between 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Are there any specific dates, days, or times you are not available to work?
Required Question
Employer
City of Boynton Beach
Address
100 E. Ocean Ave
City Hall - Human Resources
Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435
Phone
5617426275
Website
http://www.boynton-beach.org
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