Beach Lifeguard

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Lifeguard to patrol beaches, enforce safety rules, perform rescues, administer first aid, and respond to emergencies. The role requires weekend and holiday availability and completion of required certifications.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, USLA lifeguard training, valid CPR/First Aid and EMT certificates, and the ability to pass periodic performance tests. This position emphasizes public safety and educational outreach.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Six (6) months paid work experience performing open water lifeguard duties is preferred.
• Must complete USLA lifeguard training or a comparable program before lifeguard duty.

Responsibilities

• Patrols public beaches and warns swimmers of hazardous conditions.
• Responds to medical emergencies on the beach and in surrounding areas.
• Enforces rules and regulations, reports missing persons to supervision.
• Operates and inspects lifeguard equipment and reports damages.
• Participates in facility upkeep and ongoing training in rescue techniques and safety.

Skills

Lifeguarding

Emergency response

Public safety

First aid

CPR

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

Maintains surveillance and enforces beach regulations to ensure and secure the safety of beach patrons. Rescues patrons who are in distress and responds to emergency situations as they arise. Administers First Aid and CPR as needed. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Posting Details

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Patrols public beaches in the open water environment and warns swimmers of dangerous surf or other hazardous beach conditions; posts warning signs indicating hazardous conditions
• Responds to medical emergencies on the beach and in surrounding areas
• Enforces departmental rules and regulations, City ordinances and state statutes governing beach safety; reports missing persons to supervisor
• Operates and inspects lifeguard vehicles, boats, rescue equipment and reports any damages to supervisor
• Participates in the upkeep of facilities
• Participates in continuing training and instruction in open water rescue techniques, first responder medical care, disaster response, occupational safety practices, public relations and a variety of other subjects related to lifeguarding
• Measures and reports environmental conditions such as: wind speed and direction, air and water temperatures, surf and tide levels, beach erosion and visitor population
• Conducts water safety lessons, presentations and educational programs for schools, organizations and the general public
• Performs related work as required

Job Requirements, Preferences & Work Environment

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
• Six (6) months paid work experience performing open water lifeguard duties is preferred.
• Must complete a 40-hour United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) lifeguard training program with Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue, or complete 40-hour United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) certified training with a nearby lifeguard agency with comparable conditions and geographic features before being assigned to a lifeguard duty.
• Possess a currently valid American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS/C.P.R. card at time of appointment.
• Must possess an American Red Cross Emergency Medical Responder Certificate or a comparable certificate from a recognized training entity that follows national Emergency Medical Responder standards before being assigned to lifeguard duty. State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is preferred.
• Be able to successfully pass a performance test, which includes both simulated pool and ocean rescues prior to appointment. This test must be successfully passed every six (6) months after employment.
• All required certifications and licenses must be kept current and valid while employed in a position in this class.
• Must be 18 or older
• To claim Veterans’ Preference, candidates must attach to the application a copy of military separation papers (DD214) and service-connected disability documentation (if applicable) to meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by Florida Statues. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs. (link: https://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/)

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Physical Standards Required To Perform Essential Job Functions

The position involves heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Exposure to hazardous conditions and potential life-threatening situations when performing rescues.

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Benefits

The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS.

Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale.