Summer Lifeguard Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty/jobs/newprint/4844423) Apply  Summer Lifeguard Salary $17.00 - $23.00 Hourly Location Various Summer Camp Sites, FL Job Type Occasional Job Number 07450KH Department Parks and Recreation Opening Date 02/24/2025 Closing Date 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Training courses are offered by the County for applicants who are not certified. This is a seasonal position responsible for patrolling the pool area in order to protect swimmers and maintain order. Why Join Us? + Fun in the Sun: Spend your summer by the pool, soaking up the sun and enjoying the water. + Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and fun environment for all swimmers. + Team Spirit: Work alongside a fantastic team of fellow lifeguards and staff. + Skills Development: Gain valuable experience in lifesaving techniques and first aid. Duties and Responsibilities + The primary functions of this position include: rescuing swimmers in distress and administering first aid treatment as necessary, enforcing safety rules and regulations regarding water activities, teaching swimming classes, accounting for monies received, performing pool maintenance, and cleaning the facility. + Will be required to train and document all rescue skills and CPR/First Aid procedures. Education, Experience, Licensing + Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 10th grade. + Required to have current StarGuard Lifeguard, First Aid, and CPR certifications as issued by StarFish Aquatics Institute. + Water Safety Instructor certification or Learn-to-Swim Instructor certification is required. + Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening (Finger Prints) is required. Supplemental Information MANDATORY CAMP IN-SERVICE TRAINING will be held: June 11th, 2025 CAMP DATES: June 11th - August 9th, 2025 + Note that this position does not include benefits. + Perform extensive physical activity and work outdoors in all weather conditions. + Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs. + Understand that camp staffing levels are dependent on minimum enrollment and camper participation. If enrollment is too low, staff may be subject to layoff or relocation. + Work days and hours will vary. + Commit to working the entire summer camp season, including training week. POSITION LOCATIONS: + Lehigh Community Pool + North Fort Myers Community Pool + Pine Island Community Pool + San Carlos Community Pool + Tice Community Pool EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area. Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria. Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both. Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees. For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf. To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf Health Benefits: • Medical Insurance • Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits. • Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available. • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts • Medical Reimbursement Account • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account • Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy • Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline) • Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee) • Optional Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee) • Short-Term Disability • Sick Leave Pool • Flu vaccinations • Wellness Programs Financial Benefits: • Florida Retirement System (FRS) • Two Retirement Plan Options: 1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit) 2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution) • Deferred Compensation (457) Plans • Financial Savings/Management Programs • Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union • Employee Leave Benefits • Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually • Paid Sick Leave • Paid Vacation Leave • Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave • Family and Medical Leave • Military Family & Medical Leave • Educational Leave Employee Assistance Program Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents. United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program) Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors. Educational Assistance Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform. 01 Have you or will you have completed the 10th grade by June 10th, 2025? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a current Lifeguard and CPR/First Aid certifications as issued by Starfish Aquatics Institute? Or, the ability to obtain these certifications by June 10th, 2025? Training courses are offered by the County for applicants that are not certified. + Yes + No 03 Do you have a current Water Safety Instructor or Learn-to-Swim Instructor certification? Or, the ability to obtain these certifications by June 10th, 2025? Training courses are offered by the County for applicants that are not certified. + Yes + No 04 Please select the location(s) below in which you are willing to accept employment, if offered. + Lehigh Community Pool + North Fort Myers Community Pool + Pine Island Community Pool + San Carlos Community Pool + Tice Community Pool Required Question Employer Lee County Government Address P.O. Box 398 ATT: Human Resources Fort Myers, Florida, 33902 Phone (239) 533-2245 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email