Ocean Lifeguard (On-Call)Salary$19.44 HourlyLocation Ocean Ridge, FLJob TypeOn-CallJob Number2024-1023DepartmentFire RescueDivisionFire RescueOpening Date10/23/2024Closing Date11/1/2024 5:00 PM EasternFLSANon-Exempt
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Purpose of ClassificationThe purpose of this classification is to protect lives by overseeing and ensuring the safety of visitors to the beach.Must be able to work a minimum of four (4) weekdays and one (1) weekend day a month for a total of five (5) days a month. Each shift will be eight (8) hours a day. Essential FunctionsThe following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.Oversees the activities of visitors to the beach; supervises swimmers in area; takes preventive safety actions; provides emergency first aid; performs CPR; makes rescues; contacts appropriate medical or emergency personnel when necessary; assists boaters in distress.Sets up and breaks down lifeguard tower; evaluates and informs public of ocean conditions.Observes ocean conditions. Swims in rough water and strong surf to assist swimmers and make rescues as needed.Provides emergency first aid. Utilizes basic life support equipment including bag valve masks, suctionUnits, and automated external defibrillators; performs CPR.Operates rescue boards, rescue buoys, rescue boats, and other rescue equipment as needed.Assists in locating missing persons.Provides information; answers patrons' questions.Maintains high physical fitness level through mandatory workouts.Maintains training in medical rescues.Prepares incident reports.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONSKeeps beach free of dangerous debris.Assists in maintaining equipment.Helps injured wildlife.Answers the telephone.Performs other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in lifeguarding/professional rescue practices; and two (2) months previous experience involving lifeguard training; and must possess and maintain certification as a professional lifeguard, and certification in CPR; and must attain First Responder Certification or above (EMT or Paramedic) within the first year of hire.Supplemental InformationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESRequires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials; occasionally heavier items (100 pounds and over).Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.VETERANS' PREFERENCECertain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City. Full time benefits package not available for part-time employees. EAP is available for all employees (full-time and part-time).01 Do you possess a high school diploma or valid equivalent?
Yes
No
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Do you possess vocational/technical training in lifeguard/professional rescue and CPR?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the above question, please provide the institution name, location and length of time of the vocational training. If you answered NO, please write N/A. Failure to disclose this information may cause your application to be disqualified.
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Do you possess two (2) months of previous experience involving lifeguard training?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the above question, please provide the information of your previous experience. If you answered NO, please write N/A. Failure to disclose this information may cause your application to be disqualified.
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Do you possess and maintain a valid certification as a professional lifeguard?
Yes, I do possess a valid certification as a professional lifeguard
No, I do not possess a valid certification as a professional lifeguard.
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Do you possess and maintain a valid certification in CPR?
Yes, I possess and maintain a valid CPR certification
No, I do not possess and maintain a valid CPR certification.
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Do you possess and maintain a valid certification in a First Responder level or above?
Yes, I possess and maintain a valid First Responder level certification
No, I do not possess and maintain a valid First Responder certification but am able to obtain within one (1) year of hire
No, I do not possess and maintain a valid First Responder level certification and am NOT able to obtain within one (1) year of hire
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Do you understand that you are required to work at least a minimum of four (4) weekdays and one (1) weekend day a month for a total of five (5) days a month?
Yes
No
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AgencyCity of Boynton BeachAddress100 E. Ocean AveCity Hall - Human ResourcesBoynton Beach, Florida, 33435Phone56174262755617426275Websitehttp://www.boynton-beach.orgApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email