Lifeguard Captain

Beach Lifeguard Captain Sarasota County Government is seeking a Beach Lifeguard Captain to oversee the daily operations of lifeguards assigned to County beaches. This leadership role is responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling staff, as well as ensuring high standards of safety, performance, and professionalism. The Captain plays a key role in developing team members and maintaining operational excellence across all assigned locations. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of related experience; or an associate's degree with 2+ years of related experience; or a bachelor's degree in place of the required work experience. At least 1 year of supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting supervisory experience may be considered). Apply today to join our team. In this role, you will: Supervise daily operations of lifeguard staff at County-operated beaches; ensure compliance with County and Lifeguard Operations policies Train staff in lifeguarding skills and medical procedures; maintain training records; conduct monthly in-service training and bi-annual testing Develop weekly work schedules and ensure adherence to the Lifeguard Operations Recommended Guidelines Manual Ensure compliance with United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) standards and applicable County and Department guidelines Oversee division inventory, including fleet, equipment, radios, uniforms, and lifeguard stations Support leadership initiatives, employee development, evaluations, and disciplinary processes in accordance with County HR procedures Monitor national lifeguard industry trends and update policies and procedures as needed Oversee fraud prevention, risk mitigation efforts, and financial, compliance, operational, and performance audits within the division Serve as a mentor to the Lifeguard employees Develop weekly schedules using electronic software Partner with SCFD Fleet, Logistics, Training, and EMS to assure operational requirements are maintained Work with the team to review policies and procedures annually, updating as necessary Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Weekends required. As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency. To be considered for this role, you must have the following: High School Diploma or equivalent education and 4+ years of related work experience. Associate's degree and 2+ years of related work experience. Bachelor's degree to substitute for the required work experience. A minimum of 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience is required (lead worker or acting in a supervisory capacity may be counted). Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire. The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities: Current CPR/AED and Emergency Response instructor certificate from an accredited organization. American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor/USLA Training Academy certificate. Experience with Emergency Communication Radios, AED, Jet Ski, 4x4 Off Road Vehicle, Truck, and/or medical treatment protocols. This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years. Employees in this role must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process. Starting Pay: $60,028.80

Created: 2026-03-13