Summer Lifeguard

Overview

Lee County Parks & Recreation is looking for Lifeguards who enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and helping keep our community safe. In this hands‑on role, you will monitor the pool, assist swimmers, respond to emergencies, and ensure a fun and safe experience for all guests. You will work closely with other lifeguards and staff, building skills in safety, teamwork, and leadership.

• Watch over the pool and surrounding area to keep swimmers safe
• Rescue swimmers who are in trouble and provide first aid when needed
• Enforce pool rules and maintain a safe environment
• Teach swimming lessons
• Collect and record payments for pool programs
• Assist with pool cleaning and basic maintenance
• Practice and document rescue skills, CPR, and First Aid
• Perform other duties to support pool operations as required

• Completion of the 10th grade (or equivalent experience)
• Star Guard Lifeguard certification (Starfish Aquatics Institute)
• First Aid and CPR certification (Starfish Aquatics Institute)
• Water Safety Instructor (WSI) or Learn‑to‑Swim Instructor certification
• Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening (fingerprinting)
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and lift up to 50 lbs

Training courses are available through the County for applicants who are not yet certified.

• This position requires a fingerprint‑based background check, as required by law. Applicants who do not meet the screening requirements will not be eligible for employment.
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• Mandatory lifeguard in‑service training:
  June 10, 2026
• Camp/Pool season:
  June 10 – August 8, 2026
• Must commit to the full season, including training

• This position does not include benefits
• Work hours may vary
• Pool staffing may change based on attendance and program needs. Low enrollment may result in schedule changes, relocation, or layoff.

• Lehigh Community Pool
• North Fort Myers Community Pool
• Pine Island Community Pool
• San Carlos Community Pool
• Tice Community Pool

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.