Beach Lifeguard I-II (DOQ)

Manatee County Government; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking Beach Lifeguards responsible for ensuring beach safety and providing emergency medical care. Candidates must be able to swim various strokes, respond to emergencies, and maintain professionalism in a high-pressure environment. The role requires working in outdoor conditions and involves physical activities such as lifting and long-distance swimming. Additional certifications like EMT and CPR are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to swim 50 meters, run ½ mile in 3:30 or less, swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less.

Responsibilities

• Supervising bathers and monitoring ocean/weather conditions.
• Performing water rescues and administering emergency medical care.

Skills

Swimming

Emergency Medical Care

Lifeguarding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Open Until Filled

Working Location: 2651 Gulf Drive South, Bradenton Beach, Florida 34217

Work Hours: 40-hour work week including weekends and holidays, 9am - 5pm during winter, 9am - 7pm during summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

This position is responsible for beach safety, enforcing rules and ordinances, water rescue, and emergency medical care on County beaches. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, rescuing beachgoers, administering first aid, and serving in a community-oriented capacity.

NOTE: FRS Retirement Class:

• Beach Lifeguard I: Special Risk for EMT License, with $1.00/hr. incentive for EMT license and Rescue Diver certification.
• Beach Lifeguard II: Special Risk for EMT License, $1.00/hr. incentive for Rescue Diver certification.

Working Conditions: Outdoor/marine environment, high noise, long-distance swimming, lifting up to 100 lbs. alone or 150 lbs. with assistance. Position is safety-sensitive; employment contingent on drug screening.

Essential Functions

Includes supervising bathers, monitoring ocean/weather conditions, rescuing patrons, administering emergency medical care, maintaining logs, enforcing codes, working independently or in teams, and completing reports.

Beach Lifeguard I: Performs water rescue as a PRC Rescuer, training to become a PRC Patrol/Surf Operator.

Beach Lifeguard II: Acts as a PRC Surf Patrol Operator, responds to emergencies, operates rescue vehicles/vessels, maintains certifications, and may lead rescue operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to swim 50 meters of various strokes, run ½ mile in 3:30 or less, swim 500 meters in open water in 10 minutes or less, and perform non-equipment rescues
• Valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days

Additional certifications and experience required depending on the level, including EMT, CPR, scuba, and rescue diver certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Includes recognizing dangers, maintaining professionalism, performing strenuous activities, lifting heavy patients, learning water safety techniques, and operating rescue equipment and vehicles.