OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD P/T

OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD P/T

Salary

$23.15 Hourly

Location

Ocean Rescue, Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

04638-03

Department

Recreation Services

Opening Date

08/28/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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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 youre 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!

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE REQUIRED VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

General Statement of Job:

The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard position is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers at the City's of Boca Raton Ocean front publica access areas. This role involves performing ocean rescues and providing assistance in line with established guidelines and polices. Working under immediate supervision, the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard helps maintain a safe environment by self-directed response immediately to emergencies and life-threatening events. Through these responsibilities, this position supports the City's commitment to public safety and enhances the experience of residents and visitors enjoying the beach.

Essential Functions

• Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities.
• Signals boaters, surfers, fisherman, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas.
• Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening and potential bodily injury situations.
• Patrols beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations.
• Carries reserve rescue boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach and in emergency response.
• Treats beach and park patrons for minor first-aid injuries.

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to support:

• Works as rescue swimmer in the Intercoastal Water Way and connected canals
• Works at water and food in POD in post Storm Emergencies
• Clears storm debris on beach and in Parks in Post Storm Recovery

Related tasks:

• Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes.
• Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces same.
• Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions.
• Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order.
• Assists with programs, classes, and special events.
• Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises and rescue drills
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The laws, ordinances and policies related to emergency services in ocean rescue.
• Ocean rescue services practices and procedures.

Skilled in:

• Observation and Surveillance.
• Emergency Medical Response and CPR
• Customer Service and Collaboration with Department and City-wide staff.
• Decision making in stressful situations.

Ability to:

• Prepare clear and concise reports, ability to pass pre-employment and annual requalification tests which consist of a 500-meter swim in 10 minutes or less.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C" or National CPR Foundation CPR/AED)
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid, National CPR Foundation or American Heart Saver First Aid)
• Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician.
• Previous Ocean Lifeguard experience.

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

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" drivers license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
• ·Must meet training and certification requirements of United States Lifeguarding Association agency certification program following the initial employment training period.
• Must obtain a valid American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent upon completion of the initial training period.

Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Continuously ascends or descends ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and similar structures.
• Continuously moves self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments, including tight and confined spaces.
• Continuously remains in a stationary position, either standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Continuously moves about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks.
• Continuously moves from one worksite to another.
• Continuously adjusts or moves objects of unspecified weight in all directions.
• Continuously communicates with others to exchange information.
• Continuously repeats motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Continuously operates a computer and other equipment requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills.
• Continuously operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Continuously assesses the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Continuously observes details accurately and identifies variances.
• Continuously works in areas that are somewhat uncomfortable due to drafts, noise, or temperature variation.
• Continuously works in areas that are very uncomfortable due to extreme temperature, noise levels, or other environmental conditions.
• Continuously works in outdoor areas where exposure to animals, reptiles, or insects may occur.
• Continuously works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could result in minor cuts, bruises, or muscle pulls.
• Occasionally operates machinery and/or power tools.
• Occasionally lifts/carries objects weighing 50 pounds or less.
• Occasionally pushes/pulls objects weighing 150 pounds or less.
• Occasionally works in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts.
• Regular in-office attendance is essential to the position, with or without the possibility of remote work.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran-Friendly Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

The City is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.

Veterans' Preference: The City proudly supports veterans and provides employment preference to eligible veterans and other individuals as required by Florida law. Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to indicate their eligibility and provide the required documentation during the application process.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employees supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

03

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license with no more than six (6) points in the last three (3) years prior to employment? - Or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire? NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid license with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Yes, I have a valid Florida drivers license.
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida drivers license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire

04

Have you used tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, and snuff) or electronic cigarettes (according to the CDC electronic cigarette is defined as "e-cigs," "e-hookahs," "mods," "vape pens," "vapes," "vaping", "tank systems," and "electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)" within the last 12 months from the date of application?

• I have used tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.
• I have not used tobacco products or e-cigarettes in the last 12 months from the date of application.

05

This position requires the CPR certification. From the list, please select the CPR certification you currently possess. NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid certification with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
• American Heart Association: CPR BLS Course "C"
• National CPR Foundation CPR/AED
• None of the above

06

This position requires the First Aid Certification. From the list, please select the First Aid certification you currently possess. NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid certification with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• American Red Cross First Aid
• American Heart Association First Aid
• National CPR Foundation
• None of the above

07

This position requires Lifeguard Training Certification or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience. From the list, please select what you currently possess. NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid certification with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration. In addition, relevant work experience must be clearly listed in your application.

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding
• YMCA Lifeguard Training
• Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience
• None of the above

08

Please select the Valid Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (or equivalent) you currently possess from the list below: NOTE: You must attach proof of a valid certification with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration. In addition, relevant work experience must be clearly listed in your application.

• American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification
• American Red Cross equivalent certification
• Emergency Medical Technician
• None of the above

09

Do you have previous experience serving as an ocean rescue lifeguard?

• Yes
• No

10

Tell us about your knowledge and experience performing ocean rescue lifeguard duties. How long did you serve in this capacity? This experience must be clearly listed on your application work history. NOTE: "See Resume" will not be considered as a valid response. If you have no previous experience, please state "N/A"

11

Are you willing and able to complete and meet the training and certification requirements of the United States Lifeguarding Association (USLA) agency certification program following the initial employment training period?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you willing and able to obtain a valid American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response (EMR) Certification or American Red Cross equivalent upon completion of the initial training period?

• Yes
• No

13

This position will be scheduled for 20-25 hours per week. I have read and understand that this is a Part Time position.

• Yes
• No

14

Are you willing and able to work a flexible schedule that might include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Employer City of Boca Raton

Address 201 W. Palmetto Park Road

Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

Phone 561-393-7805

Website http://www.myboca.us