SENIOR OCEAN LIFEGUARD (Recurrent)

City of Huntington Beach; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Huntington Beach is seeking dedicated Lifeguards responsible for ensuring the safety of beach patrons. Candidates must have strong lifesaving skills, public interaction abilities, and relevant certifications. This role involves performing rescues, maintaining equipment, and participating in emergencies while fostering a safe beach environment.

Qualifications

• Valid California Driver's License required.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Valid EMT Certification from the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lifeguarding at assigned beach.
• Perform ocean rescues and maintain equipment.
• Engage with the public and assist patrons.

Skills

Lifesaving techniques

Public relations

Ocean rescue

Swimming in adverse conditions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent GED

Minimum 720 hours experience as a Huntington Beach Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard I

Tools

Lifesaving equipment

Job description

Under supervision, lifeguards an assigned beach and ocean area from an assigned station or in an emergency rescue vehicle in the first line protection of the lives and property of beach patrons.

• Lifeguards an assigned area from a tower, an emergency rescue vehicle or ocean rescue vessel.
• Performs ocean rescues, informs bathers and boaters of hazardous ocean conditions, and removes dangerous objects from the beach and ocean area.
• Performs routing and preventative maintenance on towers, vehicles, vessels, equipment and other facilities within an assigned area.
• Maintains daily records of activities and completes reports on same.
• Interacts with the public on the beach; answers questions and assists patrons with problems and advises of Municipal Ordinances.
• Operates specialized lifesaving equipment and performs various fist aid practices of a highly skilled nature.
• Participates in all rescue, first aid and aquatic emergencies until relieved by a supervisor.
• Assists in supervising the lifeguarding activities of subordinates on a limited basis and as directed.
• Performs other related duties.

Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern lifesaving techniques, small boat safety, and operations of equipment and apparatus used.
• Knowledge of Emergency Medical Technician practices and procedures including specialized paramedical first aid techniques.
• Ability to swim in adverse weather and surf conditions for extended periods of time and to perform ocean rescues under said conditions.
• Ability to size up emergencies and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability to maintain excellent public relations.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school graduate or equivalent GED.
• Minimum 720 hours experience as a Huntington Beach Recurrent Ocean Lifeguard I or equivalent (by time of appointment).

Physical:

• Minimum age: 18 years by date of appointment.
• Excellent health.

Licenses/Certifications Required:

• Valid California Driver's License
• Valid CPR Certification Card
• Valid EMT Certification Card issued by the State of California or County EMS (by time of appointment)
• Huntington Beach Lifeguard Training Certificate or equivalent (evaluated on a case by case basis).

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

• An official City of Huntington Beach online job application must be filled out in its entirety.
• Applicants are required to provide proof of required certifications, licenses, and diploma by the time of appointment. Copies of these items must be uploaded and attached to your online application prior to submittal.
• Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
• Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process that includes, but is not limited to, a department interview. The testing schedule will be announced after the closing date.
• Placement on the eligibility list will be determined by Marine Safety Management based on the results of the selection process, department review of past performance, and input from supervisory staff.
• The top candidates may be invited to a Fire Chief's interview to determine final placement on the hiring list.
• Offers for reassignment to Senior Ocean Lifeguard may be subject to the applicant's availability to accept a full schedule.

EXAM COMPONENT WEIGHT
Oral Board Exam - weight 100% Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program, due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker :In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.