Lifeguard I - Part-time - Ocean

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified lifeguards for open water rescue at county beaches. The role involves vigilant supervision of beach activities, rapid response to emergencies, and administering first aid as required.

The position requires lifeguard, CPR, and First Responder certifications, with ability to enforce safety rules and maintain peak physical condition. Part-time and full-time opportunities are available to support beach safety operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of water rescue methods, CPR, and first aid techniques.
• Knowledge of park rules and regulations concerning public safety.
• Ability to handle frightened or injured persons in the water.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly but tactfully.
• Ability to remain alert over long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, employees, and the general public.
• Ability to swim 550 yards or 500 meters over a measured course in 10 minutes or less.
• Ability to run 1/2 mile in less than 4 minutes.
• Ability to pass a medical skills evaluation and an ocean swimming agility test.

Responsibilities

• Vigorously supervises all water and beach activities while on duty.
• Conducts water rescue and administers first aid as needed.
• Performs preventative actions by identifying and eliminating safety hazards.
• Enforces rules and regulations set forth by Indian River County.
• Provides information to the public in a polite and informative manner.
• Provides backup to other beaches and EMS when needed.
• Maintains a high level of physical conditioning to ensure safety for victims and rescuers.

Skills

Water rescue

CPR

First aid

Emergency response

Public safety rules

Physical fitness

Endurance swimming

Job description

This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries and responding with effective care and treatment to emergency situations at County Beaches. Works independently with periodic supervision provided by the Beach Operations Supervisor.

• Vigorously supervises all water and beach activities while on duty.
• Conducts water rescue and administers first aid as needed.
• Performs preventative actions by identifying and eliminating safety hazards
• Enforces rules and regulations set forth by Indian River County.
• Provides information to the public in a polite and informative nature.
• Provides backup to other beaches and EMS when needed.
• Maintains a level of physical conditioning that will tend to ensure the safety of the victim and rescuer alike.

Minimum qualifications

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills

Knowledge of water rescue methods, CPR, and first aid techniques.

Knowledge of park rules and regulations concerning public safety.

Ability to handle frightened or injured persons in the water.

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly but tactfully.

Ability to remain alert over long periods of time.

Ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, employees, and the general public.

Ability to swim 550 yards or 500 meters over a measured course in 10 minutes or less.

Ability to run 1/2 mile in less than 4 minutes

Ability to pass a medical skills evaluation and an ocean swimming agility test.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

• Must possess lifeguard certification, CPR certification, and First Responder certification.

Part-time and Full-time Positions: As a condition of employment, the selectee must submit medical documentation that they possess the adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability, and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position.

Job description / ADA acknowledgement

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If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

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