Ocean Rescue Lifeguard F/T presso City of Boca Raton, FL
City of Boca Raton, FL · Boca Raton, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
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About the Department
The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard position is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers at the City’s of Boca Raton Ocean front publica access areas. This role involves performing ocean rescues and providing assistance in line with established guidelines and polices. Working under immediate supervision, the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard helps maintain a safe environment by self directed response immediately to emergencies and life threating events. Through these responsibilities, this position supports the City’s commitment to public safety and enhances the experience of residents and visitors enjoying the beach.
YOU MUST ALSO POSSESS AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C")
- First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Saver First Aid)
- Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience)
Position Duties
- 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 rescue boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach and in emergency response.
- Treats beach and park patrons for minor first-aid injuries.
Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to support:
- Works as rescue swimmer in the Intercoastal Water Way and connected canals
- Works at water and food in POD in post Storm Emergencies
- Clears storm debris on beach and in Parks in Post Storm Recovery
Related tasks:
- Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes.
- Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces compliance.
- Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions.
- Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order.
- Assists with programs, classes, and special events.
- Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises and rescue drills.
- Performs related tasks as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Laws, ordinances and policies related to emergency services in ocean rescue
- Ocean rescue services practices and procedures.
- Observation and Surveillance.
- Emergency Medical Response and CPR
- Customer Service and Collaboration with Department and City-wide staff
- Decision making in stressful situations.
- Prepare clear and concise reports, ability to pass pre-employment and annual requalification tests which consist of a 500-meter swim in 10 minutes or less.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Other Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C")
- First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Saver First Aid)
- Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician.
- Previous Ocean Lifeguard experience.
POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:
- Criminal Background Check
- Employment Verification
- Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
- Certification/License Verification
- Physical
- Drug and Alcohol Screen
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.
- Abstained from the use of cigarettes, cigars, and other tobacco products for at least one year prior to their date of hire and shall abstain from the use of tobacco products at all times during the period of their employment with the City while both on and off duty.
- ·Must meet training and certification requirements of United States Lifeguarding Association agency certification program following the initial employment training period.
- Must obtain a valid American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent upon completion of the initial training period.
