What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard - Part-Time position at City of Delray Beach?
Veteran's preference applies
EEO Statement
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties 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.
- Observe and monitor beach patrons while viewing ocean conditions.
- Enforce City ordinances.
- Initiate water rescues in various situations and conditions. Provide first aid care for minor injuries or care until EMS personnel arrives, along with giving CPR, if necessary.
- Regulate activities that may threaten beach patrons or property.
- Assist in maintenance of lifesaving equipment and facilities.
- Function as a spokesperson.
- Assist in computerized recordkeeping.
- High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
- Must satisfactorily complete the Ocean Lifesaving qualification test.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT 1)
- American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Certificate.
- Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.
Knowledge of Basic Life Support procedures; lifesaving, resuscitative techniques and actions, along with beach operations.
Ability to care for patients with traumatic injuries in highly stressful situations. Ability to run and swim with strength and endurance. Ability to perform emergency medical procedures. Ability to direct recreational activities in the ocean environment. Ability to perform job functions in stressful situations. Skill in using Semi-Automatic Defibrillators in cardiac emergencies. Proficiency in performing CPR Professional Rescuer. Computer knowledge and skill.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications. But EMT is required)
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, run, swim, paddle, bend, climb and row. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and hearing (without hearing aid). Work inside and outside daily under various weather conditions, heights up to 10 feet, hazardous marine life and can be exposed to infectious diseases and ultraviolet ration.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $18
