Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Performs responsible protective service (ocean rescue) work in ocean rescue operations in accordance with established guidelines and policies; does related work as required. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

Essential Functions

• Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities.
• Signals boaters, surfers, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas.
• Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening situations.
• Patrols beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations.
• Carries reserve boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach.
• Treats land patrons for minor first-aid injuries.

Related Tasks:

• Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes.
• Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces same.
• Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions.
• Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order.
• Records beach and ocean conditions on billboard.
• Assists with programs, classes, and special events.
• Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises.
• Performs related tasks as required. 

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

Certifications / Professional Licenses:

• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart CPR for the Health Care Provider) is required.
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid) is required.
• Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous ocean lifeguarding experience) is required.

After initial employment training period, employee must meet training and certification requirements of United States Lifeguarding Association agency certification program. After initial employment training period, must possess American Red Cross Emergency Response Certification.
 
Special Requirements: 

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points in a three (3) year period.
• Essential for full time employee during declared storm emergency.