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Emergency Auto Rescue Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Lifeguard

Punta Gorda, FL · On-site

$17.42/hr

Knowledge of rescue methods and first aid as applies to accidents in the water and surrounding ... Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. * Ability to make recommendations and ...

Lifeguard

Port Charlotte, FL · On-site

$17.42/hr

Knowledge of rescue methods and first aid as applies to accidents in the water and surrounding ... Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Ability to make recommendations and to ...

Lifeguard

Punta Gorda, FL

$13 - $16.50/hr

Knowledge of rescue methods and first aid as applies to accidents in the water and surrounding ... Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. * Ability to make recommendations and ...

Knowledge of rescue methods and first aid as applies to accidents in the water and surrounding ... Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. * Ability to make recommendations and ...

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What is the difference between Emergency Auto Rescue vs Roadside Assistance Technician?

AspectEmergency Auto RescueRoadside Assistance Technician
CertificationsDriver's license, possibly specialized rescue or emergency response certificationsDriver's license, basic roadside assistance certifications
Work EnvironmentEmergency scenes, accident sites, urgent rescue situationsOn-the-spot roadside repairs, tire changes, jump-starts
Employer & IndustryAuto clubs, emergency services, towing companiesAuto repair shops, roadside assistance providers

Emergency Auto Rescue involves responding to urgent situations like accidents or vehicle entrapments, often requiring specialized rescue skills. Roadside Assistance Technicians focus on non-emergency, routine roadside repairs and support. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in the urgency and complexity of tasks performed.

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$17.42/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

Salary: $17.42 Hourly
Location : 670 Cooper St. Punta Gorda, FL 33950, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00190
Department: COMM SVCS - S COUNTY POOL
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: IUPAT
How You Can Help Us Make a Difference
Make a Splash with Your Career - We're Hiring Lifeguards!
Protect lives, promote water safety, and create a positive experience for all guests at our aquatic facilities. This position performs specialized public safety work focused on the prevention of aquatic emergencies and ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for swimmers and visitors. Responsibilities include monitoring swimming activities, enforcing facility rules and safety regulations, responding quickly and effectively to emergencies, and providing lifesaving assistance to individuals in distress.
In addition to safeguarding patrons, this role supports the overall operation and appearance of pool and beach facilities by maintaining water quality standards and ensuring surrounding areas remain clean, organized, and guest ready. Employees receive hands-on training and guidance from supervisors, then are expected to independently carry out daily assignments while following established procedures, safety protocols, and operational standards with professionalism and minimal supervision.
Education & Credentials That Power This Role
Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
  • Six months of experience in lifeguarding or aquatic instruction field.
Special Qualifications:
  • Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
  • Must possess and maintain the following certifications:
    1. CPR/AED certification for Professional Rescuers
    2. Standard First Aid
    3. American Red Cross Lifeguard or nationally recognized equivalent.
  • Within six (6) months of position assignment:
    1. Must obtain and maintain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification

Your Purpose & Day-To-Day Journey
  • Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
  • Knowledge of local and State water safety rules and regulations, and pertinent rules, regulations, and County ordinances.
  • Knowledge of rescue methods and first aid as applies to accidents in the water and surrounding areas, including CPR and Auto External Defibrillator and oxygen administration.
  • Knowledge of common swimming pool chemicals including water quality testing reagents.
  • Skill in swimming, water rescues, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and first aid.
  • Ability to be proactive in regard to safety precautions, to recognize emergencies, and to take appropriate action.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
  • Ability to prepare effective correspondence on routine matters and to perform routine administrative functions without referral to supervisor.
  • Ability to handle distressed swimmers and patrons in a professional manner.
  • Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, in English.
  • Ability to maintain good physical condition and sufficient strength to control struggling adult swimmers.
  • Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
  • Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
  • Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
  • Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
  • Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
  • Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Extra Details You Should Know
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, depth perception, climbing, swimming. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Good physical condition and sufficient strength to control struggling adult swimmers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is exposed to outdoor weather conditions or irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights, and/or dust.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires exposure to some risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment, assault and battery, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans' Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons
with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action, ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to applyAs a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans' preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.
Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees.