Ocean Rescue Lifeguard - Full-Time

Ocean Rescue 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. Execute rescue procedures promptly and efficiently when necessary. Provide resuscitative care when needed. Work is performed under general supervision.

Essential Job Duties

• 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 that may threaten beach patrons or property.
• Assist in maintenance of lifesaving equipment and facilities.
• Function as a spokesperson.
• Assist in computerized recordkeeping.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures; lifesaving, resuscitative techniques and actions, along with beach operations. Ability to care for patients with traumatic injuries in highly stressful situations. Ability to run and swim with strength and endurance. Ability to perform emergency medical procedures. Ability to direct recreational activities in the ocean environment. Ability to perform job functions in stressful situations. Skill in using Semi-Automatic Defibrillators in cardiac emergencies. Proficiency in performing CPR Professional Rescuer. Computer knowledge and skill.

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 organization's 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 manufacturer's 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.

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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, run, swim, paddle, bend, climb and row. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and hearing (without hearing aid). Work inside and outside daily under various weather conditions, heights up to 10 feet, hazardous marine life and can be exposed to infectious diseases and ultraviolet radiation.

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.