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Lifeguard I Ocean Part-Time

Indian River County Board of County Commissioners
Vero Beach, FL Part Time
POSTED ON 3/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2025

This is skilled water safety work involving the prevention of accidents and injuries and responding with effective care and treatment to emergency situations at County Beaches. Works independently with periodic supervision provided by the Beach Operations Supervisor.

  • Vigorously supervises all water and beach activities while on duty.


  • Conducts water rescue and administers first aid as needed. 


  • Performs preventative actions by identifying and eliminating safety hazards


  • Enforces rules and regulations set forth by Indian River County. 


  • Provides information to the public in a polite and informative nature.


  • Provides backup to other beaches and EMS when needed.


  • Maintains a level of physical conditioning that will tend to ensure the safety of the victim and rescuer alike.

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED


Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

Knowledge of water rescue methods, CPR, and first aid techniques.


 Knowledge of park rules and regulations concerning public safety.


 Ability to handle frightened or injured persons in the water.


 Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.


 Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly but tactfully.


 Ability to remain alert over long periods of time.


 Ability to maintain effective working relations with supervisors, employees, and the general public.


Ability to swim 550 yards or 500 meters, without equipment that enhances buoyancy or propulsion, over a measured course in ten minutes or less.


Ability to run 1/2 mile in less than 4 minutes


Ability to pass a medical skills evaluation and an ocean swimming agility test.


Ability to complete a surf rescue/medical test consisting of a 75 yd run, 75 yd swim to manikin, bring manikin back to shore, carry/drag manikin to dry sand, run back to tower to grab A.E.D. and MED Bag, run back to manikin and perform/answer medical procedures/questions in six minutes or less


Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

  • Certified as having successfully completed one of the following courses for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR):
    • American Red Cross- CPR for the Professional Rescuer
    • American Red Cross- BLS
    • American Heart Association- BLS
    • American Safety & Health Institute- BLS


  • Certified as having successfully completed one of the following courses for Emergency Medical Responder:
  • American Red Cross- EMR
  • American Safety & Health Institute – EMR


  • Certified as successfully completing a course consisting of a total of not less than 48 hours in open water lifesaving of the current U.S.L.A. Open Water Lifeguard Agency Certification program, Required Course Curriculum


  • SCUBA certification recommended



Part-time and Full-time Positions: As a condition of employment, the selectee must submit medical documentation that they possess the adequate vision, hearing acuity, physical ability, and stamina to perform the duties of an open water lifeguard.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.  While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

JOB DESCRIPTION / ADA ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ATTESTATION 

I understand that a qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

I have read the job description for the above position and understand the job duties, requirements, and responsibilities for the position. I attest that I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined in the job description either with or without accommodation. I understand that if I require accommodation, I will contact the Human Resources Department to request accommodation.

If I have any questions about the job duties described in the above job description, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources staff.

I have discussed any questions I may have had about this job description prior to signing this 
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