Senior Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Year Round)

City of Hollywood, FL Hollywood, Florida, United States

Location: Hollywood, Florida, United States
Categories: Parks and Recreation, Public Safety
Job Type: Part Time
Posted: Jul 03, 2026

Job Description:

Senior Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Year Round)

Description

The Position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
JOB SUMMARY:
This is a skilled position with more than average difficulty in lifeguarding and swim instruction at a municipal pool. An employee in this class is responsible for the supervision and instruction of swimming and a variety of recreational activities at a municipal pool. This includes efficient and safe operation of a municipal swimming pool for the convenience, enjoyment and safety of patrons. A Senior Lifeguard assists with the supervision of subordinate staff and pool patrons and is responsible for maintaining the pool deck, restrooms, changing rooms and surrounding areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safeguards and regulates the conduct of patrons to prevent unsafe practices and accidents; instructs proper swimming techniques to patrons of all levels; administers first aid and C.P.R. as needed.
Assist with the planning and implementation of aquatic programs, swim meets, pool games, etc.
Maintains pool deck, dressing rooms, restrooms, office and other physical areas of the facility.
Maintains physical condition by training, including rescue procedure drills, running, swimming, paddling and other necessary conditioning and rescue exercises.
Warns patrons against dangerous practices; keeps non-swimmers and weak swimmers out of deep water; stays alert of patrons in and around the pool.
Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) seasons of paid work experience as a Lifeguard with one (1) season as a Swim Lesson or Water Safety Instructor.

Preferred:

Four (4) seasons of paid work experience as a Lifeguard and Water Safety Instructor.
Administered water safety instruction, safety training and rescue programs.
Supervisory experience or training in the enforcement of rules and regulations for public aquatic facilities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Must possess current certification from American Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR and AED upon hire.
Must possess current certification from American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor upon hire.
Complete and pass a FDLE Level 2 Background Screening as required by the State of Florida.
Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance
Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

NOTE:
***Required Documents: A copy of your valid American Red Cross certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, CPR, AED and Water Safety Instructor must be included with your application submission. Failure to attach the specified certifications will result in the application not being processed for consideration.

Please visit the American Red Cross to obtain information on the next available training classes in your area to obtain the required certifications for the Senior Pool Lifeguard position. You may view this information by clicking on the following link: http://www.redcross.org/ux/take-a-class .

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the use and application of pool rescue methods and first aid practices and techniques.
Knowledge of state, local, and city departmental laws, rules and regulations governing the operation and use of a municipal pool facility.
Knowledge of City of Hollywood Recreation and Parks Department rules and regulations, procedures and requirements.
Knowledge of the principals, methods and content of aquatics events, pool activities, swim meets and other related programs. Ability to promote interest and support for aquatic programs.
Ability to instruct individuals or groups, of all ages and ability levels, in swimming techniques, to plan an individualized swimming program in order to develop patrons’ abilities over the course of an organized swim instruction program.
Ability to work with special and adaptive swim instruction programs.
Ability to display excellent public relation skills, interpersonal and customer service skills, above-average verbal and written communication skills, good organizational skills and time-management skills.
Ability to supervise subordinate staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

The Examination

Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.

Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes.For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background, which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
Applicants who are considered for employment will be required to pay $62.00 for the background investigation.

Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions.

- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;

- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;

- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

Tobacco Affidavit: As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
Reasonable Accommodation: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:

All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

up to seven (7) completed years 60 hours
more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 84 hours
more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years 108 hours
more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 120 hours
twenty (20) completed years and above 150 hours

After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.

Not later than August 1st of each calendar year, an employee may elect to redeem up to a maximum of 40 hours of the unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.

Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veteran's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Year's Eve

Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.

Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.

Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. All regular part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.

All regular part-time employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

1 year of service 2%
3 years of service 3%
5 years of service 2%
7 years of service 3%
10 years of service 3%
12 years of service 3%
15 years of service 4%

Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per weekand families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier

Medical OAP

Medical OAPIN

Employee Only

$110.08

$64.08

Employee +1

$274.76

$82.35

Employee + 2 or More

$538.41

$167.34

Each employee and their dependents enrolled in the City’s medical insurance plan shall have access to the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center, allowing them to conveniently and exclusively access services ranging from routine primary care, urgent care, preventative care, lab work, vaccines, pediatric care for ages 6 months and older, x-rays, health coaching, and much more. All services at the City’s Employee Health Center are free and at no charge to the employee/dependent, with the City paying 100% of the cost of services.

Each employee shall have the option of completing an annual comprehensive wellness physical through the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center with the costs of the visit paid for by the City, including a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.

The City's medical insurance covers Regenexx services with copays based on plan tier. Regenexx is a minimally invasive, needle-based procedure that is an alternative to orthopedic surgery. It uses the body's own healing agents, offers lower risk, and reduces recovery times. Regenexx procedures treat a wide range of common joint injuries and degenerative joint conditions, such as arthritis, rotator cuff tears, ACL sprain or tear, and much more.

Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered, and the biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier

VSP Option 1

VSP Option 2

VSP Option 3

Employee Only

$2.36

$3.87

$4.44

Employee +1

$4.73

$7.73

$8.87

Employee + 2 or More

$7.61

$12.45

$14.28

Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. This benefit is contingent upon the employee completing a biometric visit at the City’s Employee Health Center. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.

The City's award-winning wellness program, Hollywood Wellness, offers opportunities to earn incentives such as gift cards (taxable), gym reimbursements, iWatches, BBQ grills, water tumblers, lunch boxes, duffel bags, and other items for participating in wellness initiatives. Hollywood Wellness is powered by specific funding received by the City’s Third-Party Administrator, Cigna, to improve the health and well-being of City employees, and may be discontinued or limited at any time based on availability of funds and discretion of HR Director. Some features of Hollywood Wellness include:

Access to the BenTek Wellness Hub, where employees may earn gift cards for completing wellness activities such as preventative exams, dental exams, flu shots, health coaching, or for participating in wellness events such as health seminars and wellness challenges.
Monthly health seminars/webinars, quarterly challenges, on-site health screenings, confidential counseling sessions, and communication campaigns.
Access to free state-of-the-art fitness facilities throughout City Departments.
Partnerships with local community vendors to offer reduced fitness memberships for employees, i.e., OrangeTheory Hollywood, YogaJoint Hollywood, and F45 Hollywood.
Flexible Fitness Reimbursement Program to reimburse employees for fitness facility memberships after proof of consistent attendance and payment.
Zen Room for employees to enjoy an ambiance of solitude, where they can refresh themselves with a massage, red light therapy, or just quiet time.
A mobile lactation pod and dedicated lactation rooms throughout the City.

All regular part-time will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457 Plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on or around the employee’s anniversary date of hire, if they are enrolled in the 457 Plan and contribute a minimum of $10.00 biweekly into the account.
The City is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Employees averaging at least 30 working hours per week may count their service at the City towards the 120 months of payment for certain federal student loans to be forgiven.
All regular part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
All regular part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
All regular part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support, including 10 free face-to-face or virtual visits with licensed counselors, 24/7 telephonic support, free 30-minute consultations with legal or financial advisers, online tools and webinars.

Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average more than 15 hours per week but less than thirty (30) hours of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:

All regular part time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

up to seven (7) completed years40 hours
more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years56 hours
more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years72 hours
more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years80 hours
twenty (20) completed years and above100 hours

Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 are paid 4 hours per holiday:

Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue four hours (4) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.

Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 will receive 8 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.

Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. All regular part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.

Part-time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 will be provided with AFLAC Accident and Hospital coverage, with the cost of the premiums paid for by the City.

All regular part-time employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

1 year of service 2%
3 years of service 3%
5 years of service 2%
7 years of service 3%
10 years of service 3%
12 years of service 3%
15 years of service 4%

The City's award-winning wellness program, Hollywood Wellness, offers opportunities to earn incentives such as gift cards (taxable), iWatches, BBQ grills, water tumblers, lunch boxes, duffel bags, and other items for participating in wellness initiatives. Hollywood Wellness is powered by specific funding received by the City’s Third-Party Administrator, Cigna, to improve the health and well-being of City employees, and may be discontinued or limited at any time based on availability of funds and discretion of HR Director. Some features of Hollywood Wellness include:

Access to the BenTek Wellness Hub, where employees may earn gift cards for participating in wellness events such as health seminars and wellness challenges.

Monthly health seminars/webinars, quarterly challenges, on-site health screenings, confidential counseling sessions, and communication campaigns.
Access to free state-of-the-art fitness facilities throughout City Departments.
Partnerships with local community vendors to offer reduced fitness memberships for employees, i.e., OrangeTheory Hollywood, YogaJoint Hollywood, and F45 Hollywood.
Zen Room for employees to enjoy an ambiance of solitude, where they can refresh themselves with a massage, red light therapy, or just quiet time.
A mobile lactation pod and dedicated lactation rooms throughout the City.

All regular part-time will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide Deferred Compensation 457 Plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on or around the employee’s anniversary date of hire, if they are enrolled in the 457 Plan and contribute a minimum of $10.00 biweekly into the account.
All regular part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
All regular part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
All regular part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support, including 10 free face-to-face or virtual visits with licensed counselors, 24/7 telephonic support, free 30-minute consultations with legal or financial advisers, online tools and webinars.

IMPORTANT NOTICE -This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’ is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.

Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary:

$19.95 - $30.33 Hourly

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Senior Pool Lifeguard (Part-Time, Year Round)