Ocean Lifeguard II (23506)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an experienced ocean lifeguard for a part-time, beachside position. You will patrol assigned ocean beaches, guard patrons' safety, and provide information on beach and ocean conditions.

The role requires 240 hours of documented hands-on lifeguard experience and completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy requirements, including BLS/CPR and Emergency Medical Responder certifications.

Qualifications

• 240 hours of documented hands-on ocean lifeguard experience.
• Must pass Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test annually (USLA Advanced Guidelines).
• Must complete Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy 16-Hour Refresher Course.
• Must possess or obtain BLS/CPR certification and maintain it during employment.
• Must possess or obtain Emergency Medical Responder certification and maintain it during employment.
• In-event of disaster, perform emergency duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Guard the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provide information on beach and ocean conditions.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Job description

Brevard County is an EEO and Veteran's Preference employer.

Part Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/TEMPORARY

$21.29 to $21.84 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Beachside/Countywide. Part-time/Temporary. Work schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays. Performs experienced protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two hundred and forty (240) hours of documented hands-on experience working as an ocean lifeguard.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test annually, which includes swimming 500 meters in an ocean environment and a physical agility test, in accordance with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Advanced Guidelines.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy 16-Hour Refresher Course.
• Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy, a Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment.
• Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy, an Emergency Medical Responder certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.