Salary: $18.54 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 perform Lifeguard duties and teach aquatic skills and water safety. Employees in this classification perform lifesaving and instructional work. Position is responsible for water safety, teaching aquatic skills and water safety, performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.
Essential Functions
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or high school student at least 16 years of age; 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
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 calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
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?
02
Please select your highest level of education. Please note you must attach a copy of your diploma, degree and/or transcripts to your application.
03
Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
04
Are you at least 18 years of age?
05
Do you have vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or a closely related field?
06
How much experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills?
07
Please use the space below to detail your related experience. Please include the number of years of experience and where you have obtained the experience.
08
Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid certification? Please note your must attach it to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
09
Do you have a valid lifeguard certification? Please note you must attach it to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
10
Are you a certified Swimming Instructor? If so, please attach a copy of your certification to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
11
Do you possess a certification for Basic Life Support (BLS)? If so, please attach a copy to your application. If you do not attach a copy to your application, your application may be considered incomplete.
12
Are you a certified Water Safety Instructor or a Learn to Swim Instructor? If so, please attach a copy of your certification to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
13
Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' 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.
14
On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $18.5435. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?
15
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?
16
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."
17
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?
18
What was it about the Lifeguard II position in the Parks and Recreation Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
19
Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Lifeguard II position?
20
Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question
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 perform Lifeguard duties and teach aquatic skills and water safety. Employees in this classification perform lifesaving and instructional work. Position is responsible for water safety, teaching aquatic skills and water safety, performing minor pool maintenance and clerical duties. Performs related work as directed.
Essential Functions
- Teaches a variety of aquatic skills including swimming and water safety.
- Serves as lifeguard; enforces pool use rules and regulations; insures safety of pool patrons.
- Performs a variety of pool related tasks such as checking pool water chemistry, cleaning pool, cleaning around pool, 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.
- Prepares logs and records documenting activities and events associated with pool operations.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or high school student at least 16 years of age; 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, Swimming Instructor, Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support, Lifeguard Training and Water Safety Instructor or Learn To Swim Instructor certified
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 calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
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
Please select your highest level of education. Please note you must attach a copy of your diploma, degree and/or transcripts to your application.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
- None apply to me
03
Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
04
Are you at least 18 years of age?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have vocational/technical training in aquatic skills, water safety, swimming, or a closely related field?
- Yes
- No
06
How much experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills?
- I do not have any experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
- I have less than six (6) months of experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
- I have at least six (6) months but less than one (1) year of experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
- I have at least one (1) year but less than two (2) years of experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
- I have at least two (2) years but less than three (3) years of experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
- I have three (3) or more years of experience and/or training do you have in lifeguarding, water safety, swimming, and or aquatic skills.
07
Please use the space below to detail your related experience. Please include the number of years of experience and where you have obtained the experience.
08
Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid certification? Please note your must attach it to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have a valid lifeguard certification? Please note you must attach it to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
10
Are you a certified Swimming Instructor? If so, please attach a copy of your certification to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
11
Do you possess a certification for Basic Life Support (BLS)? If so, please attach a copy to your application. If you do not attach a copy to your application, your application may be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
12
Are you a certified Water Safety Instructor or a Learn to Swim Instructor? If so, please attach a copy of your certification to your application, or your application may be considered incomplete.
- Yes
- No
13
Are you requesting Veterans' Preference? If you are requesting Veterans' Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veterans' 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 Veterans' 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 application.
- 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 during 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.
14
On the job posting that you are applying for, the hourly rate is listed as $18.5435. Would you consider this figure pending an in-person interview and successful completion of our pre-employment requirements?
- Yes
- No
15
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
16
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."
17
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
18
What was it about the Lifeguard II position in the Parks and Recreation Department at the City of Lauderhill that attracted you to apply?
19
Based on your review of the job description, what is your understanding of the essential functions of the Lifeguard II position?
20
Why are you considering leaving your current position? OR (If not currently employed) Why did you leave your most recent position?
Required Question