Ocean Rescue Lifeguard - P/T

Myboca; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton seeks a part-time Ocean Rescue Lifeguard to ensure the safety of beachgoers. The position entails performing rescues, providing first aid, and assisting the community. Ideal candidates should possess required certifications and demonstrate skills in emergency response.

Benefits

Paid Leave after qualifying hours

Participation in 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Qualifications

• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED or equivalent)
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or equivalent)
• Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Observes beach and ocean for unsafe conditions
• Responds to emergencies and life-threatening events
• Maintains communication with the public regarding safety

Skills

Observation and Surveillance

Emergency Medical Response and CPR

Customer Service

Decision making in stressful situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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General Statement of Job

The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard position is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers at the City’s of Boca Raton Ocean front public access areas. This role involves performing ocean rescues and providing assistance in line with established guidelines and polices. Working under immediate supervision, the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard helps maintain a safe environment by self directed response immediately to emergencies and life threating events. Through these responsibilities, this position supports the City’s commitment to public safety and enhances the experience of residents and visitors enjoying the beach.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS

AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C").
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid).
• Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience).
  
  

Pre-Employment Testing Information

Qualified applicants will be contacted and invited via email and required to participate in pre-employment swim and rescue testing. Testing will be held at 8:00am on To Be Determined Date. You will be scheduled for this testing after it has been determined that the minimum qualifications and licenses requirements have been met.

You will not be allowed to participate in the swim test if you have not been invited by Human Resources via email.

Essential Functions

• Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities.
• Signals boaters, surfers, fisherman, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas.
• Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening and potential bodily injury situations.
• Patrols beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations.
• Carries reserve rescue boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach and in emergency response.
• Treats beach and park patrons for minor first-aid injuries.
  
  

Related Tasks

• Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes.
• Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces same.
• Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions.
• Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order.
• Records beach and ocean conditions on billboard.
• Assists with programs, classes, and special events.
• Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises and rescue drills
• Performs related tasks as required.
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The laws, ordinances and policies related to emergency services in ocean rescue.
• Ocean rescue services practices and procedures.
  
  

Skilled In

• Observation and Surveillance.
• Emergency Medical Response and CPR
• Customer Service and Collaboration with Department and City-wide staff.
• Decision making in stressful situations.
  
  

Ability To

• Prepare clear and concise reports, ability to pass pre-employment and annual requalification tests which consist of a 500-meter swim in 10 minutes or less.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
  
  

Minimum And Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C").
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid).
• Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• American Safety and Health Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent and Emergency Medical Technician.
• Previous Ocean Lifeguard experience.
  
  

Post Offer Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) Check
• Certification/License Verification
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
  
  

Special Requirements

• After initial employment training period, employee must meet training and certification requirements of United States Lifeguarding Association agency certification program. After initial employment training period, must possess American Safety and Heath Institute Emergency Medical Response Certification or American Red Cross equivalent.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license
  
  

Schedule

25 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays required.

The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity, Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

City Of Boca Raton - Benefits Summary

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

What is the highest level of education that you have completed? NOTE: You must attach proof (diploma or degree or transcripts) of highest education completed with your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being marked as incomplete and removed from consideration.

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Trade or Vocational School
• Associates Degree or 60 credits of college courses
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctoral Degree
  
  

03

Do you have previous experience serving as an ocean rescue lifeguard?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Tell us about your knowledge and experience performing ocean rescue lifeguard duties. How long did you service in this capacity?

05

The work schedule for this position is: 25 hours per week. Weekends and Holidays are required as needed. Are you able and available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

This position requires the following certifications/experience: CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart CPR for the Health Care Provider). First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Heartsaver First Aid). Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous ocean lifeguarding experience). Do you possess the required certifications?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

If you answered "Yes" to the question above. Did you remember to attach copies of your certifications? Only applications that submit this information will be considered for employment.

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

Do you possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license - or are you able to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire?

• Yes, I have a valid Florida driver's license
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license but can obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
• No, I do not have a Florida driver's license and cannot obtain within thirty (30) days of hire
  
  

09

To be considered for employment with the City of Boca Raton, applicants must provide at least ten (10) years of continuous history. Did you account for the last ten (10) year period including all employment, periods of inactivity, school and/or retirement?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

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