Ocean Rescue Lifeguard — Public Safety Hero

City of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boca Raton is seeking an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard to protect beachgoers and coastal visitors. You will perform ocean rescues, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies under supervision, with opportunities to advance fitness and emergency response skills.

Qualifications include High school diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certifications, Lifeguard Training, and the ability to pass pre-employment tests, including a 500-meter swim in 10 minutes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association CPR BLS).
• First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or equivalent).
• Lifeguard Training Certification (ARC Lifeguarding or equivalent).
• Able to pass post-offer pre-employment testing including a 500 m swim in 10 minutes.

Responsibilities

• Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions.
• Signals boats, surfers, fishermen, and jetskiers to stay out of safe swimming areas.
• Maintains awareness of life-threatening situations and responds as needed.
• Patrols beach on foot and warns patrons of dangerous conditions.
• Carries rescue boards, oxygen, resuscitators and first aid kits.
• Treats minor injuries and supports emergency response.

Skills

Observation & Surveillance

EMR/CPR

Customer Service

Decision making under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Lifeguard Training Certification

Job description

The City of Boca Raton is seeking an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard to protect beachgoers and coastal visitors. You will perform ocean rescues, enforce safety rules, and respond to emergencies under supervision, with opportunities to advance fitness and emergency response skills.

Qualifications include High school diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid certifications, Lifeguard Training, and the ability to pass pre-employment tests, including a 500-meter swim in 10 minutes.