Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety.  This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City.  We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team!  Come join our family!

• Prevents accidents through the enforcement of all rules and regulations through proactive monitoring, patron education, and enforcement of facility rules and regulations 
• Continuously monitors all patrons in the pool complex through proper scanning techniques
• Performs safe rescues of swimmers in trouble and administers the necessary First Aid, including the administration of CPR and oxygen as required
• Conducts daily facility safety checks and reports hazard or maintenance concerns as necessary
• Prepares accurate and timely incident, accident, and maintenance, reports
• Leads and develops aquatic instructional programs, including, but not limited to, Learn to Swim, Swim Team Prep, Makos Swim Team, and aquatic fitness offerings. 

• Provides direct instruction for swim lessons and swim team practices; ensures lesson plans meet City of Palm Beach Gardens standards
• Assists in the planning and scheduling of group and private swim lessons, clinics, and fitness classes. 
• Provides mentorship and guidance to Water Safety Instructors and swim coaches to maintain program consistency and excellence. 
• Assists in continuous evaluation of participant progress, provides feedback, and ensures program quality control. 
• Assists in the development of new aquatic programming to meet and exceed the community’s needs and expectations. 
• Provides daily supervision and leadership to part-time lifeguards, instructors, and aquatics support staff
• Assists with onboarding, mentoring, and evaluating aquatic team members
• Assists in conducing regular in-service training focusing on lifeguard and/or instructional development 
• Ensures adequate coverage and proper lifeguard rotations. 
• Provides on-site management during assigned Manager-On-Duty (MOD) shifts. 
• Provides First Aid assistance when required, requests police and fire assistance when appropriate
• Prepares and completes written reports and informs the Aquatics Supervisor about incidences that occur
• Reports physical hazards and unsafe conditions to management staff
• Assists all Lifeguards with questions they may have
• Conducts monthly in-service trainings for the aquatic staff
• Responsible for the timely rotations of Lifeguards
• Assists with the scheduling of Lifeguards for proper coverage of the aquatics complex
• Remains aware of daily events and ensures programs continue as scheduled
• Ensures all programs run as expected
• Reports daily events, questions and concerns to aquatics management
• Provides on-site water safety training, education and swimming instructions, and provides drowning prevention training
• Assists and ensures all janitorial tasks are completed by the Lifeguards during their scheduled shifts
• Performs maintenance and custodial duties in and around the complex
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned

• Assists with yearly programming of the aquatic complex
• Tests the water throughout the day and records on the proper form
• Ensures the pool deck is always clean, and unused equipment is in the proper location
• Opens and closes the pool at the scheduled times
• Assists in other areas of recreation

• High School diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of life guarding experience required, and
• Must be at least 18 years of age, and
• Must possess and maintain current certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED and Oxygen Administration throughout employment, and 
• Must obtain Aquatic Facility Operator Certification or equivalent within six (6) months of employment, 
• Certifications in Water Safety Instructor and Lifeguarding Instructor are required, and must be maintained throughout employment as a Lead Lifeguard, or
• Any related combination of education, training and experience

A valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record