Ocean Lifeguard III (23507)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an experienced ocean lifeguard to patrol beach areas, guard patrons, and provide information on beach and ocean conditions. This part-time/temporary position may work weekends and holidays with a variable schedule.

Compensation ranges from $22.08 to $22.66 per hour, negotiable based on experience and qualifications; annual performance tests and certifications (BLS/CPR, EMS) are required, and employees must complete the Lifeguard Training

Qualifications

• 480 hours of documented hands-on ocean lifeguard experience.
• Annual Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test per USLA Advanced Guidelines.
• BLS/CPR certification must be obtained and maintained during employment.
• EMS certification must be obtained and maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Guard the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and lifeguard stations.
• Provide information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions to the public.
• In case of hurricane or disasters, perform emergency duties as directed.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

Protective service

Tools

USLA Advanced Guidelines

Job description

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

Part Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/TEMPORARY

$22.08 to $22.66 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 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: Four hundred and eighty (480) 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.