Ocean Rescue Lifeguard F/T

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.

Why Boca Raton?

• Health Insurance Benefits: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays
• Continuous Service Benefit: Paid out annually after 5 years of service
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedule
• Retirement Plans: Two pension/retirement options to choose from

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. 

YOU MUST ALSO POSSESS AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• High school diploma or equivalen
• 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" driver's 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.

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.

When normal operations of City departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration that a state of emergency exists, any employee may be deemed essential by the city. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work.