Beach Lifeguard Manager II - R19949

Lifeguard Manager

Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Are you passionate about serving your community and making a lasting impact? Sarasota County's Beach Lifeguard Division offers an exciting opportunity to lead vital public safety operations while working along the beautiful Gulf Coast. This position plays a key role in keeping our residents and visitors safe, supporting a team dedicated to excellence, and ensuring Sarasota's beaches remain a welcoming and secure destination.

As the Lifeguard Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, guide Lifeguard Captains and staff, manage budgets, set strategic goals, and ensure policies are followed to achieve strong organizational outcomes. If you're ready to begin a stable, meaningful career that combines leadership, public service, and the natural beauty of Sarasota County, we encourage you to apply today!

About the Position

In this role, you will...

• Lead strategic planning, budgets, and change management initiatives for the Lifeguard Division.
• Oversee daily operations, major incidents, and direct supervision of Lifeguard Captains and staff.
• Hire, mentor, evaluate, and develop employees while fostering team growth and performance.
• Coordinate with county departments, public safety agencies, and community partners to support operations and programs.
• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations while managing equipment, logistics, and training.
• Build strong community relationships and represent the division through outreach, programs, and professional partnerships.

About the Schedule

Work Hours :

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following :

The ideal candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and / or abilities :

Starting Pay Range : $75,233.60 - $83,000.00

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and / or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents.

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options : https : / / www.uscis.gov / i-9-central / form-i-9-acceptable-documents

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above List C Documents.)