Company Name: Palm Beach County

Waterpark Lifeguard – Job ID 32564

Company Overview

Company Overview:

Palm Beach County is the largest of Florida’s 67 counties. There are 38 municipalities within the County, encompassing a total of 328 square miles, or approximately 16% of the County’s area. The State Legislature established Palm Beach County as Florida's 47th County on July 1, 1909. Prior to that time, the area was part of Dade County. 

Student internship provides extremely valuable experience in your chosen career field while you are still attending school.  Palm Beach County is dedicated to finding and hiring the best and brightest employees.  Our Internships provide you with the opportunity to work with an elite government employer, in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.  We are purpose-driven and look for highly motivated employees. 

We make the world a better place!  Our jobs range from saving sea turtles to building new infrastructure, from airports to zoning, and everything in between. 

  • We will work around your school schedule. 
  • We are a flexible employer with flexible hours. 
  • We will be committed to allowing you to experience new and challenging programs and technologies. 

If you are interested in applying for an Internship opportunity with Palm Beach County, please see the available student/intern position(s) below that is most compatible with your educational and career goals. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs skilled water safety work in preventing accidents and injuries at a County waterpark.
  • Safeguards patrons and enforces safety rules; rescues bathers in distress; performs emergency water rescue techniques; administers First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), or Automated External Defibrillator (AED) when necessary.
  • Provides positive and professional assistance to patrons; assists with routine facility maintenance.

Description:

Qualifications:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age and currently enrolled in an accredited schooling program, university/college. Must pass required skills test.
  • Must be able to lift 75 pounds regularly.  Hearing Loss Test required for selected candidate.

 Necessary Special Requirement:

  • Must obtain American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Training/recognized equivalent Certification within 30 days of hire (course is available at the Waterpark for candidates recommended for hire).

Salary:

  • $15.45 Per Hour

Hours:

  • Variable hours/week; may be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekends. Total hours limited to 1,000 per calendar year.

Education Requirements

Education Level:
  • College Student
Open to Palm Beach County High School Students Only: No

Transportation Information

Contact's Name: Bailey Devito
Telephone: (561) 629-8840
Email Address: BDevito@pbc.gov

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Application Dates

Open:
Application Opening Date: January 14, 2026
Closed:
Application Closing Date: March 14, 2026

Full/Part Time

Job Status: Part Time

Compensation

Compensation: Pay

Remote

Remote Work: No

Positions Available

Number of Positions Available: 1

Shifts Available

Hours Per Week

Hours per Week: 20-40

Location

Address: Boca Raton

Hiring Requirements

Drug Screening*: Yes
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