Variable Beach Lifeguard

HOURLY RATE: $18.87/per hour

The City of Clearwater has a need for temporary variable employees to supplement our permanent workforce.  These variable employees are invaluable in meeting the mission of the agency.

The definition of a Variable Employee:
 •Average weekly hours cannot be determined at date of hire.

 •Hours may vary from week to week and are anticipated to be 28 hours per week or less.

 •NOTE: Will be considered full-time and eligible for medical coverage if hours average 30 hours per week or more over a 12-month measurement period (or 130 hours per month).

Under direct supervision, the Variable Beach Lifeguard I PTT 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. 

• 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.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver’s license is required

Variable Beach Lifeguard I:  

• Must be 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 preferred
• 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 watercraft, custodial equipment, office equipment, and other equipment as assigned.

Knowledge of –

• Customer service and engaging with beach patrons
• City beach programs, classes, and activities
• Water rescue methods, specific first aid, and resuscitation techniques
• Condition Flags, rip currents, beach safety, and ocean knowledge
• First Aid, CPR, and general first responder care
• General beach and aquatics policies and procedures
• Computers and general office equipment

Skill in –

• Swimming and performing lifesaving skills
• Basic first aid, backboarding, resuscitation, and AED
• Engaging with patrons and providing customer care
• Working with surrounding medical and safety agencies
• Establishing good relationships with patrons and fellow staff
• Operating a computer with proficiency; typing and software

Salary : $39,250