What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ocean Lifeguard position at City of Pismo Beach?
JOB
Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to enjoy the beach while making a difference everyday? The City of Pismo Beach is looking for enthusiastic and responsible people to become lifeguards and keep our beaches safe this summer. WHO ARE WE? Pismo Beach is a full-service, oceanfront city with a population of about 8,500, located in San Luis Obispo County, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The City's commercial base is primarily tourism-oriented, with a significant number of hotels, motels and restaurants. There is no smog, which makes the area healthy for outdoor activities. DESCRIPTION OF THE BEACH The City Beach extends approximately 1.5 miles. The temperatures generally are mild during the summer months. They can occasionally reach the high 90's. The predominate northwest wind can reach speeds of up to 35 knots, which can create extreme ocean conditions. Occasionally, tropical storms from the southwest and strong northwest winds can create large swells that reach the Central Coast. When this occurs, ocean dynamics change, and rip and lateral currents develop, resulting in dangerous conditions for ocean swimmers. WHAT IS THE ORGANIZATION? Cal Fire / City of Pismo Beach Fire Department. Full-time staff includes the Battalion Chief, six Captains, six Fire Apparatus Engineers, and an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, the department employs approximately 25 part-time lifeguards and junior lifeguard program instructors. DESCRIPTION OF THE PISMO BEACH LIFEGUARD DIVISION Lifeguards are members of the Pismo Beach Fire Department. Lifeguards are hired on a seasonal basis and may work from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The lifeguards protect the 1.5 mile stretch of beach with five lifeguard towers and a patrol vehicle. Lifeguards are supervised by a Lead Lifeguard(s) who reports directly to the on-duty Fire Captain and/or the Battalion Chief. Staffing consists of approximately 25 lifeguards. PISMO BEACH LIFEGUARD MISSION The Pismo Beach Lifeguard Mission is to provide an elevated intensity of life and beach safety to the visitors and residents of Pismo Beach. Under general supervision, patrols the City beach to ensure proactive and expeditious accident prevention and response; responds to beach, cliff and water-related accidents and emergencies; enforces compliance with state and local laws, including beach ordinances; educates the public regarding beach and water safety and other public safety matters; maintains lifesaving and other related equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. From lifeguard vehicles and towers patrols and observes beaches, bluffs, parks and the water to monitor waders, simmers, surfers, and other persons, along with boats and other watercraft and vehicles; through communication and proactive safety contacts, averts potential accidents; utilizes swimming, paddling and water lifesaving skills to perform water rescues; provides first responder medical emergency response to water and other City emergencies, including initial patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care. Provides general assistance, information and instruction to the public regarding beach, water and other related public safety issues; receives, responds to and resolves questions, inquiries and complaints from the beach going public; if warranted, refers requests and complaints to management; provides guidance, warnings and announcements for the publics benefit and information; administers basic first aid for minor injuries. Enforces City beach ordinances including those related to animals, alcohol and public gatherings; identifies illegalities and issues warnings in accordance with applicable laws; ordinances and departmental policies; as necessary, calls for backup support from police department; responds to beach-related emergencies involving dangerous marine life. Cleans, services, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment and facilities; checks and monitors upkeep and preventative maintenance of towers and emergency equipment, including lifesaving and water rescue equipment, to ensure it is fully operational and prepared for emergency situations. Participates in educational courses and training in advanced lifeguarding techniques and equipment, medical aid and a variety of other subjects relating to lifeguarding; studies and learns local ocean, surf, weather, beach and environmental conditions; studies and learns departmental operations and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OF THE POSITION? The compensation is $20.09 an hour. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY? Candidates who meet the minimum screening qualifications will be notified of the date(s) and time(s) of the swimming performance test and oral board interviews. Applicants who successfully complete the swim test will have an oral interview that same day. Further, qualified applicants will be subject to a background investigation, including live scan and a criminal history check with the Department of Justice. Conditional job offers will then be made with final appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB test, and successful completion of our mandatory USLA Ocean Lifeguard I Academy. SWIM TEST: February 13 and 15, 2025 at 9:00am. Interviews to be held same day after successful completion of the swim test. TRAINING DATES FOR THE USLA OCEAN LIFEGUARD I ACADEMY April 25-27, and May 2-4, 9-11, 2025(Training on Friday's will be from 5:00-9:00pm) (Training on the weekends will be from 8:00am-5:00pm) Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's licenseFollowing the ULSA Academy, must maintain: CPR for the Professional RescuerPublic Safety First Aid or EMT IOcean Lifeguard I Certificate EOE
Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to enjoy the beach while making a difference everyday? The City of Pismo Beach is looking for enthusiastic and responsible people to become lifeguards and keep our beaches safe this summer. WHO ARE WE? Pismo Beach is a full-service, oceanfront city with a population of about 8,500, located in San Luis Obispo County, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The City's commercial base is primarily tourism-oriented, with a significant number of hotels, motels and restaurants. There is no smog, which makes the area healthy for outdoor activities. DESCRIPTION OF THE BEACH The City Beach extends approximately 1.5 miles. The temperatures generally are mild during the summer months. They can occasionally reach the high 90's. The predominate northwest wind can reach speeds of up to 35 knots, which can create extreme ocean conditions. Occasionally, tropical storms from the southwest and strong northwest winds can create large swells that reach the Central Coast. When this occurs, ocean dynamics change, and rip and lateral currents develop, resulting in dangerous conditions for ocean swimmers. WHAT IS THE ORGANIZATION? Cal Fire / City of Pismo Beach Fire Department. Full-time staff includes the Battalion Chief, six Captains, six Fire Apparatus Engineers, and an Administrative Assistant. Additionally, the department employs approximately 25 part-time lifeguards and junior lifeguard program instructors. DESCRIPTION OF THE PISMO BEACH LIFEGUARD DIVISION Lifeguards are members of the Pismo Beach Fire Department. Lifeguards are hired on a seasonal basis and may work from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The lifeguards protect the 1.5 mile stretch of beach with five lifeguard towers and a patrol vehicle. Lifeguards are supervised by a Lead Lifeguard(s) who reports directly to the on-duty Fire Captain and/or the Battalion Chief. Staffing consists of approximately 25 lifeguards. PISMO BEACH LIFEGUARD MISSION The Pismo Beach Lifeguard Mission is to provide an elevated intensity of life and beach safety to the visitors and residents of Pismo Beach. Under general supervision, patrols the City beach to ensure proactive and expeditious accident prevention and response; responds to beach, cliff and water-related accidents and emergencies; enforces compliance with state and local laws, including beach ordinances; educates the public regarding beach and water safety and other public safety matters; maintains lifesaving and other related equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. From lifeguard vehicles and towers patrols and observes beaches, bluffs, parks and the water to monitor waders, simmers, surfers, and other persons, along with boats and other watercraft and vehicles; through communication and proactive safety contacts, averts potential accidents; utilizes swimming, paddling and water lifesaving skills to perform water rescues; provides first responder medical emergency response to water and other City emergencies, including initial patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and trauma emergency care; prepares patients and assists paramedics in advanced life support emergency medical care. Provides general assistance, information and instruction to the public regarding beach, water and other related public safety issues; receives, responds to and resolves questions, inquiries and complaints from the beach going public; if warranted, refers requests and complaints to management; provides guidance, warnings and announcements for the publics benefit and information; administers basic first aid for minor injuries. Enforces City beach ordinances including those related to animals, alcohol and public gatherings; identifies illegalities and issues warnings in accordance with applicable laws; ordinances and departmental policies; as necessary, calls for backup support from police department; responds to beach-related emergencies involving dangerous marine life. Cleans, services, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment and facilities; checks and monitors upkeep and preventative maintenance of towers and emergency equipment, including lifesaving and water rescue equipment, to ensure it is fully operational and prepared for emergency situations. Participates in educational courses and training in advanced lifeguarding techniques and equipment, medical aid and a variety of other subjects relating to lifeguarding; studies and learns local ocean, surf, weather, beach and environmental conditions; studies and learns departmental operations and procedures.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OF THE POSITION? The compensation is $20.09 an hour. WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY? Candidates who meet the minimum screening qualifications will be notified of the date(s) and time(s) of the swimming performance test and oral board interviews. Applicants who successfully complete the swim test will have an oral interview that same day. Further, qualified applicants will be subject to a background investigation, including live scan and a criminal history check with the Department of Justice. Conditional job offers will then be made with final appointment subject to successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, TB test, and successful completion of our mandatory USLA Ocean Lifeguard I Academy. SWIM TEST: February 13 and 15, 2025 at 9:00am. Interviews to be held same day after successful completion of the swim test. TRAINING DATES FOR THE USLA OCEAN LIFEGUARD I ACADEMY April 25-27, and May 2-4, 9-11, 2025(Training on Friday's will be from 5:00-9:00pm) (Training on the weekends will be from 8:00am-5:00pm) Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: A valid California Class C driver's licenseFollowing the ULSA Academy, must maintain: CPR for the Professional RescuerPublic Safety First Aid or EMT IOcean Lifeguard I Certificate EOE
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