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Lifeguard I

PublishedPublished: 11/6/2026
Salary: $17.27 Hourly
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-1104
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to provide water safety. Employees in this classification perform lifesaving work. Position is responsible for water safety, performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; monitors weather and other factors to insures safety of pool patrons.
  • Performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, providing first aid, and maintaining related equipment.
  • Performs minor maintenance tasks such as cleaning office, maintaining bathrooms and picking up trash.
  • Performs a variety of pool and park maintenance related tasks such as pressure cleaning, painting, and minor repairs of park equipment.
  • Meets and greets pool patrons; answers questions and maintains friendly, pleasing environment
  • Attends meetings and training classes to maintain or upgrade skills and certifications.
  • Accepts and receipts for cash; prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or related field; supplemented by up to 6 months previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Special Requirements
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid, Lifeguard, Standard First Aid and Lifeguard Training.

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.

Applicant Screening

Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: This class description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lauderhill and an employee and is subject to change by the City as its needs and requirements change. The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill 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.

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. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and/or information according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Involves routine work according to clearly prescribed standard practices, with some latitude for independent judgment.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by frequent change.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some asks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate textures. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, disease and/or pathogens, bright/dim light, noise extremes, violence, machinery, and dusts or pollen.
General
01

Are you aware that this is a part-time position?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Please select your highest level of education:
  • Still in High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Some College
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • None of the above options apply to me

04

Do you have at least six (6) months of experience and/or vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No

05

Please use the space below to detail where you obtained your experience and/or vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or a closely related field. Please include the amount of experience you have. If you do not have any experience in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or a closely related field, please write "N/A".
06

Do you possess a valid certification and/ or training in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)?
  • Yes
  • No

07

Do you possess a valid certification and/ or training in First Aid?
  • Yes
  • No

08

Do you possess a valid certification and/ or training to be a lifeguard?
  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you have any professional experience being a lifeguard?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Please use the space below to detail your experience being a lifeguard. If any, please detail any experience you have working as a lifeguard in a pool. If you do not have any experience being a lifeguard, please write "N/A".
11

Are you requesting Veteran's Preference? If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veteran's Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.
  • No, I am not requesting Veteran's Preference.
  • Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
  • Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of applicaon.
  • Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service duri Wartime period.
  • Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
  • Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
  • Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
  • Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

12

On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $17.2673. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?
  • Yes
  • No

13

The schedule for this position is up to 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Saturday with varying shifts, based on the operational needs of the Department. Do you have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent you from working the required schedule for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

14

If YES, please specify any exceptions regarding your availability to work the required schedule for this position. If you are able to work the required schedule without any exceptions, please type "N/A."
15

The following is YES or NO question, meaning that it does not require you to specify "with" or "without."Are you able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation?
  • Yes
  • No

16

What was it about the Lifeguard I position in the Parks and Recreation Department at the City ofLauderhill that attracted you to apply?
17

Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Lifeguard I position?
18

Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question