EMT/Ocean Lifeguard

Martin County; Stuart (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lifeguard to ensure the safety and well-being of beachgoers. This role involves providing emergency medical care, performing water rescues, and maintaining high physical fitness to meet the demands of the job. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in lifeguarding, emergency medical protocols, and the ability to work effectively in outdoor environments. Join a team committed to public safety and make a difference in your community while enjoying the beautiful Florida coastline.

Qualifications

• Must have EMT certification and a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and maintain fitness.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and perform water rescues.
• Conduct routine checks of equipment and maintain BLS supplies.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Water Rescue Methodology

Physical Fitness

Mental Acuity

Lifeguarding Experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS Protocols

CPR Techniques

Job description

Under the Ocean Rescue Captain, provides skilled protection of the lives, health, safety and welfare of the public by providing pre-hospital emergency medical care including injury and drowning prevention on Martin County beaches.

In the event of a natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee may be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

(Note: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function, which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Provides and administers pre-hospital on-the-scene emergency medical care including open water rescue of drowning victims, and application of current local and state emergency medical service BLS treatment protocols.

Maintains high standard of physical/cardiopulmonary fitness through established daily on-duty workout program in order to ensure agility and physically demanding strength needed for applicable duties, such as running, swimming, and lifting patients.

Maintains high level of mental acuity in order to distinguish necessary aquatic characteristics during daily observation.

Maintains constant observation over assigned beach areas with a high level of mental acuity.

Conducts routine checks of equipment to ensure that all BLS supplies and life sustaining equipment are maintained and operational at all times.

Carries out routine applicable duties, including participation in regularly scheduled physical/agility drills and training sessions.

Staff special needs shelters during times of emergency or major disaster.

Performs work related to this job description as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Knowledge of all current state and local BLS pre-hospital on-the-scene emergency medical care protocols and treatment techniques as approved by Martin County’s Medical Director.

Knowledge of approved water rescue methodology.

Knowledge of applicable county rules, regulations, and ordinances related to park and beach use and to use and exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcement of such rules and regulations.

Ability to meet the physically arduous challenge routinely presented in water rescue of drowning persons.

Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising and to recognize emergencies and take effective action.

Ability to perform work that is physically demanding and/or arduous and maintain high levels of physical fitness and extraordinary agility, and competency to staff/provide health care services in special needs shelters during times of emergency or major disaster.

Maintain high level of skill in state/local approved emergency medical techniques, life saving techniques and ocean swimming.

Must be able to pass current physical agility test as recognized by the US Lifesaving Association (and/or a nationally recognized agency) MCBOCC currently uses the USLA recommended 500-meter swim in under 10-minute standard.

Working knowledge of National Incident Management System.

Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures.

Must possess a High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma and must have a minimum of one thousand (1000) hours ocean lifeguarding experience.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License

Must possess EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification with the State of Florida.

Must possess a current BLS CPR card.

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.

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)

Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)

Ability to sit for long periods of time.

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary.

Must be able to swim and pass bi-annual swim test.

Occasional lifting/light physical work.

Occasional walking, running, balancing, bending, reaching/working overhead, carrying, working speed, driving (vehicle/equip/other), hand/wrist movement, swimming/waves.

Frequent standing.

Very frequent speaking.

Constant turning, hearing, seeing, color vision use, depth perception use.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here 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.

Work is performed primarily outdoors.

Involves frequent interaction with people.

Occasionally cold, wet, noisy, working in cramped quarters, exposed to insects, working on slippery surfaces, waves/choppy.

Very frequently hot, humid, dry, working with irregular surfaces.

Constantly outside, working with adequate lighting and ventilation, exposed to burns.

ADA/COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator [phone], the County Administration Office [phone], Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

Martin County is a county located in the Treasure Coast region of the state of Florida, in the United States.