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Beach Lifeguard I
$28k-34k (estimate)
Full Time | Restaurants & Catering Services
4 Months Ago
City of Clearwater is Hiring a Beach Lifeguard I Near Clearwater, FL
ENTRY SALARY: $38,115.00
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Under direct supervision, the Beach Lifeguard I is responsible for all lifeguarding and monitoring duties along the Clearwater Beach. Provides education, patron medical assistance, and ensures all safety measures are in place.
Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:- Guards, monitors, and watches beach patrons swimming, on the beach, and bathing in the water; ensures all safety standards and rules are upheld; performs lifesaving techniques, first aid, and skilled emergency response.
- Patrols beach area on foot, ATV, work mule, personal watercraft, and through stationing in an observation tower; scans beach for persons in dangerous situations, in need of assistance, and for hazardous weather.
- Prepares and manages the guard tower; monitors the supply of medical supplies, properly display's condition flags, keeps all documents up to date, and keeps status board current for beach goers.
- Educates, engages, and communicates with the public regarding beach and water conditions; ensures all wildlife, rip current, weather, and environmental topics are clearly stated and communicated; educates the public on various city events.
- Recognizes patrons in need of medical attention and lifesaving; performs skills effectively and timely, treats patients accordingly, and contacts the necessary authorities or medical personnel based on situation.
- Assists, supports, and helps parents and police department in the event of a missing child; provides professional care and beach knowledge.
- Performs basic first aid and CPR; remains up to date on newest safety information; provides care using calm skill and timely action; enforces rules and safety regulations of the Clearwater Beach; identifies and addresses areas of violation with tact and professionalism.
- Handles various radio communications for fast and effective response to emergencies; makes calm and quick decisions to maintain order and address health and medical needs of the public; documents all medical and trauma events.
- Maintains peak physical condition and fitness; swims, runs, and paddles rescue boards; works in extreme environmental conditions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A valid State driver’s license is required
- Must be at least 17 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid First Aid Certification
- Must possess a CPR Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers at time of appointment
- American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification or completed a 40-hour minimum lifeguard training program with an organization certified by the United States Lifesaving Association is required
- Must obtain and maintain a Valid Florida Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification within one (1) year of hire date
- Must be able to swim 500 meters in less than 10 minutes and run 1 mile in less than 18 minutes combined
This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides: Rescue and medical equipment, off-road vehicle, personal rescue watercraft, custodial equipment, office equipment, and other equipment as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate PLUS one (1) year of open water lifeguarding experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma, High School Equivalency Diploma, G.E.D. Certificate PLUS one (1) year of open water lifeguarding experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Restaurants & Catering Services
SALARY
$28k-34k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/28/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/22/2024
WEBSITE
myclearwater.com
HEADQUARTERS
CLEARWATER, FL
SIZE
<25
FOUNDED
1915
CEO
WAYNE ANDREWS
REVENUE
<$5M
INDUSTRY
Restaurants & Catering Services
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About City of Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida is a progressive city that is committed to enhancing residents' lives while preserving a heritage that is rich in culture and exquisite in landscape. Here you'll find everything you could expect from a tropical paradise and much more. Fun 'n sun lovers come from around the world to enjoy Clearwater and its beaches, and although Clearwater is a great get-away location, it's an even better place to live and work. Our community is friendly and socially responsive, and our city government is economically active and environmentally conscious.
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