PT Ocean Rescue Lifeguard Trainee

Ocean Lifeguard

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. Non-Smoking. The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.

Monitor, control, and prevent situations hazardous to the health and safety of beach patrons through alert, responsive observations of the beach and the ocean. Executes rescue procedures promptly and efficiently when necessary. Provide resuscitative care when needed. Work is performed under general supervision.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Observe and monitor beach patrons while viewing ocean conditions.
• Enforce City ordinances.
• Initiate water rescues in various situations and conditions. Provide first aid care for minor injuries or care until EMS personnel arrives, along with giving CPR, if necessary.
• Regulate activities, which may threaten beach patrons or property.
• Assist in varied maintenance of lifesaving equipment and facilities.
• Function as a spokesperson.
• Assist in computerized recordkeeping.

Performance, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics :

Minimum Qualifications :

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations :

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organizations mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturers specifications and / or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues. (A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Physical Demands / Work Environment :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Essential Physical Skills :

Environmental Conditions :

Selection Guidelines : Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.