Senior Lifeguard - Beach

Sarasota County; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

Sarasota County is seeking experienced lifeguards to oversee daily operations at our county-operated beaches. You will supervise Lifeguard stations, lead Beach Lifeguards, and assist in performance evaluations and training.

The role requires active CPR/AED certifications and open water lifeguard experience, with a commitment to safety. Work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seven days a week, with 40 hours weekly and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of open water lifeguard experience.
• Must pass Sarasota County's Basic Lifeguard Performance Test.
• Current CPR/AED and Emergency Response certificates.
• Must re-qualify biannually.
• Valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the county-operated beach.
• Supervise Lifeguard stations and Beach Lifeguards.
• Assist in development and training of Lifeguards.
• Assist Lifeguard Captains in performance evaluations.
• Promote appropriate employee conduct and provide counseling as needed.
• Assist in public relations and customer service duties.

Skills

Lifeguard experience

CPR/AED certification

Emergency response training

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED certification

Emergency Response certification

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Department: Emergency Services Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. Whether you're a resident or a returning guest to Sarasota County, you're bound to have had a memorable experience at one of our well-known beaches! Ranked #1 time and time again, the beauty and impact could not be possible without our outstanding team of lifeguards, fit and equipped to ensure our safety and provide necessary updates regarding changes to our beach conditions. If you are an experienced lifeguard with active CPR/AED certifications and an ability to lead/train others, this is the role you've been looking for! The starting pay rate is $23.70 (Step 1), benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement.

About the Position

• Oversee daily operations of your assigned County-operated beach, including overseeing Lifeguard station operations, supervising Beach Lifeguards, and supervising all activities directed towards saving lives and preventing injury to patrons.
• Work as part of the Lifeguard Operations leadership team to motivate others and support leadership.
• Assist in the development and continued training of Lifeguards.
• Assist Lifeguard Captains in completing Lifeguard performance evaluations by providing input.
• Promote appropriate employee conduct in a constructive and corrective way.
• Educate Beach Lifeguards through verbal warnings and issue corrective counseling as necessary; refer higher-level disciplinary actions to Lifeguard Captains.
• Clean the lifeguard office and storage areas daily, and as needed.
• Maintain inventory of first aid supplies, ordering supplies as needed.
• Complete incident reports, daily operational reports, and statistical record reporting on time and accurately.
• Keep beaches safe by maintaining order and discipline and enforcing County ordinances.
• Explain and interpret operational and programmatic rules and regulations for patrons; enforce or refer enforcement to proper authorities.
• Rescue swimmers in distress.
• Administer first aid and/or CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and oxygen following appropriate medical protocols; call for emergency assistance when necessary.
• Inspect assigned area(s) to ensure proper warning signs and safety devices are properly posted or in place.
• Assist the public by providing beach condition information, including unsafe or hazardous swimming conditions.
• Operate county-issued equipment, which may include radio, vehicle, boat, and jet ski, and perform preventative equipment maintenance duties, as necessary.
• Participate in training activities.
• Assist in aquatic programs such as learn-to-swim classes, water safety classes, and special events.
• Assist in public relations, including answering phones, providing customer service, and taking messages.

About the Schedule

Work Hours: Beach hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Lifeguards work 40 hours per week, with overtime and flexible shifts available.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of open water lifeguard experience.
• Ability to pass the Sarasota County's Basic Lifeguard Performance Test, which includes: ½ mile run (4:00 minute time limit) 500-meter pool swim (10:00 minute time limit) 200-yard beach run with 50-yard swim rescue ( 4:00 minute time limit) 100-yard board rescue (4:00 minute time limit) (those with prior open water experience only)
• Current CPR/AED and Emergency Response certificate.
• Ability to re-qualify for Sarasota County Basic Lifeguard Performance Test, biannually.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EMT certification.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Physical Demands

Ability to frequently lift more than 50 pounds and regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position works outdoors, and during a red tide, there may be fumes/airborne particles. There is also a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Substance Screening

This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.

CJIS Clearance

The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve.

To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities.

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.

Contact

For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Company and Community

Do you like leaving things better than you found them? We serve the greater good! Our team is here to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play! Sarasota has 37 miles of award-winning beaches, over 80 parks and 100 golf courses, and is known as the cultural capital of Florida with museums of art, theaters, an aquarium, botanical gardens and the annual international film festival. Unsurpassed beauty, rich cultural offering, diverse educational opportunities, wide-ranging recreational possibilities make Sarasota a great place to live and work! We believe in work-life balance with a generous leave plan. US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 18 in the country for best place to live.