What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lifeguard I P/T position at City of Sunrise?
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As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.
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Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.
- Hours: up to 20 work hours per week (varied)
- Location: All City of Sunrise pools
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintains order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned City swimming pool
- Rescues bathers in distress; applies resuscitation and administers first aid when necessary
- Assists pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assists in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs
- Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of pool area when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding
- Participates in performing custodial tasks as applies to pool decks and surfaces, offices, locker rooms, bath houses and other support buildings
- Conducts chemical test for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperature. Vacuums pool and cleans pool walls
- Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
- May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
- Collects pool admission and registration fees
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION
- Completion of at least the 8th school grade
- No experience required but must have already acquired all required lifeguard certifications and they must be current
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- Possession of a current Lifeguard Training Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
- Proof of completion of at least the 8th grade (i.e., student ID, report card, etc.)
- Copies of your current American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification, which includes CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and First Aid or equivalent
- Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques
- Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool activities rapidly and to exercise tact, firmness and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations
- Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action
- Skill in swimming, lifesaving and first aid
- Physical strength and agility necessary to perform lifesaving rescue
Salary : $19 - $26