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　　Emergency ServicesAbout Our Job

　　Have you ever dreamed of being a lifeguard on the beautiful beaches of Sarasota County? If so, this is your opportunity to try out!

　　Job Description:

　　The Sarasota County Lifeguard division is hosting open tryouts for anyone, over the age of 18, who is interested in joining the team.

　　Multiple full-time positions are available.

　　Pay from $ 19.13 - $19.70 an hour based on prior open water lifeguarding experience.

　　Pay additive of $1.50 per hour for those with current and valid State of Florida EMT-B certification.

　　Excellent benefits package including paid time off, holiday pay, and Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement.

　　Tryouts will be held at Lido Beach Pavilion, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, Sarasota, FL on both Saturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 9 AM to Noon.

　　Try Out Schedule:

　　9:00 am: Orientation

　　9:15 am: ½ mile run (4:00 minute time limit) - It's a road run, so bring your sneakers!

　　9:30 am: 500-meter pool swim (10:00 minute time limit)

　　10:00 am: 200-yard beach run with 50-yard swim rescue (4:00 minute time limit)

　　10:15 am: 100-yard board rescue (4:00 minute time limit) (candidates with prior open water experience only)

　　11:00 am: Upon successful completion of Physical Skills test, In Person Interviews begin

　　To expedite your experience, please submit your resume or application now and bring a copy of your resume to the event.

　　Employee Type:Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal) Benefits:

　　Employee benefits and Florida Retirement System contributions are not available for seasonal and temporary positions. Positions marked Full Time and Regular (Budgeted) are eligible for benefits, for more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) .

　　A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

　　We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together.

　　Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

　　Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

　　Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities.

　　Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

　　Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play!

　　Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work!

　　We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan.

　　“US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.”

　　We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests enjoying Sarasota! Apply today!