Ocean Lifeguard Lieutenant (23316)

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brevard County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a full-time Ocean Lifeguard to guard beach patrons and provide timely information on ocean conditions. The role requires extensive lifeguard experience, multiple certifications, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Open until filled; salary ranges from $26.01 to $26.30 hourly, with the actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent as required by the Florida Department of Health.
• 600 hours of documented hands-on ocean lifeguard experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license required or to be obtained prior to employment.
• Valid EMT certification to maintain active status.
• Meets FAC 64J-1.008 qualifications during term of employment.
• Must pass Brevard County Lifeguard Performance Test annually (500 m ocean swim, agility).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification required and maintained.
• Emergency Medical Responder certification required and maintained.
• Completion of Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Level I Officer Training Program with FEMA IC-100 & IC-200.
• Ability to meet physical requirements per Ocean Rescue Division Manual.
• Background checks: character, FDLE, FBI, CJIS.
• Ready to perform emergency duties during disasters.

Responsibilities

• Guard the safety of beach patrons at assigned ocean beaches.
• Provide information on beach and ocean conditions to the public.
• Work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Stamina/fitness

Evening/weekend work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

600 hours ocean lifeguard experience

Job description

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

Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$26.01 to $26.30 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Beachside/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.

REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or its equivalent, as required by the Florida Department of Health, PLUS six hundred (600) hours of documented hands-on experience working as an ocean lifeguard. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment. Must meet and maintain all qualifications and requirements for certification pursuant to Florida Administrative Code (FAC) 64J-1.008 during the term of employment. Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Lifeguard Performance Test annually, which includes swimming five hundred (500) meters in an ocean environment and a physical agility test, in accordance with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Advanced Guidelines. Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Level I Officer Training Program, a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Level I Officer Training Program, an Emergency Medical Responder certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment. Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Level I Officer Training Program, which includes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) IC-100 and IC-200 certifications. Must be capable at all times of meeting the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of this classification, as specified in the Brevard County Fire Rescue Ocean Rescue Division Manual. Must be of good moral character, as determined by a local Clerk of Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation. Must be able to successfully pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check administered by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO). 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.