JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JaxParks is hiring lifeguards for the summer 2026 season with a starting pay of $15 per hour. The positions are open to applicants ages 15 and older at multiple pool locations throughout Jacksonville.
The program provides first-time job seekers and students on summer break the opportunity to build leadership skills and earn certifications in CPR and water safety.
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Multiple training dates are available to prepare new hires for the upcoming summer season.
Participants are asked to arrive at training sessions prepared to swim. JaxParks suggests that applicants bring a change of clothes, a snack and paper to take notes during the class.
To qualify for the position, applicants must pass three physical prerequisite tests. These requirements include a 200-yard swim and treading water for 2 minutes without using hands. Candidates must also retrieve a 10-pound brick from the bottom of a diving well.
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Further hiring information will be provided to candidates once they successfully complete the training.
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Interested applicants can obtain more information by calling 904-255-6777 or 904-255-4271. Inquiries can also be sent via email to bealifeguard@coj.net.
Officials encourage early applications as available spots for the certification classes fill quickly.
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