Ocean Lifeguard (Part-Time)

About the role

The Position Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Responsibilities

• Prevents emergency situations;
• Renders first aid to injured patrons;
• Performs ocean rescues;
• Obtains professional aid in case of serious accident or injury;
• Informs the public of the municipal codes as related to beach and water activities;
• Warns the public of existing and periodic hazards of the ocean and the beach;
• Prevents rough playing on the beach;
• Exercises careful watch over small children and adolescents, recognizes non-swimmers and prevents the need to perform ocean rescues;
• Fills out activity reports;
• Drives and maintains city vehicles;
• Posts ocean conditions for public information;
• Recognizes ocean currents and conditions in order to be proactive in public safety to prevent accidents and/or injuries;
• Communicates clearly on portable radios in emergency situations.

Requirements

• Required High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year experience as an Ocean Lifeguard.
• 500-meter run / 500-meter swim under 12 minutes required.
• Must speak and understand the English language.
• Preferred EMT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ocean rescue and life-saving methods and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to the use of beach areas.
• Ability to make sound, quick independent judgments and to handle persons in emergency or life-threatening situations.
• Ability to instruct and supervise beach users in the prevention of various accidents.
• Ability to perform rigorous exercises and keep in top physical condition, including but not limited to, running, swimming, and paddling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to pass an annual requalification test consisting of one-half mile swim, one half mile run within 24 ½ minutes.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency using a buoy and rescue board.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

Skills

• Knowledge of ocean rescue and life-saving methods and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to the use of beach areas.
• Ability to make sound, quick independent judgments and to handle persons in emergency or life-threatening situations.
• Ability to instruct and supervise beach users in the prevention of various accidents.
• Ability to perform rigorous exercises and keep in top physical condition, including but not limited to, running, swimming, and paddling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans.
• 4-Day Work Week.
• Award Winning Wellness Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave.
• Repayment of Student Loans.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Includes weekends and holidays.