LIFEGUARD

This Full-Time Non-Exempt position is based on a 40-hour work week with a hourly pay of $18.41.

 This is part of the Public Employees Union (PEU).  Working for Leisure Services Beach Complex located at 10 South Ocean Blvd, Lake Worth, FL 33460. 

In addition, this position offers:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Floating Holidays
• City of Lake Worth Beach Medical Benefits that include Life Insurance, Dental and Vision coverage
• Retirement Plan 

JOB SUMMARY:

Monitor, control and prevent situations hazardous to the health and safety of beach patrons through alert, responsive observations of the beach and the ocean.  Execute rescue procedures promptly and efficiently when necessary.   Provide resuscitative care when needed. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:            

• Observe and monitor beach patrons.
• Enforce City Ordinances.
• Initiate water rescues in various situations and conditions.
• Provide emergency first aid care for injuries and life-threatening condition until EMS personnel arrive.
• Regulate activities that may threaten beach patrons or property.
• Sets up and breaks down lifeguard tower; evaluate and informs public of ocean conditions.
• Swims in rough water and strong surf to assist swimmers and make rescues as needed.
• Assists in locating missing persons.
• Provides information, answers patrons’ questions
• Maintains high physical fitness level through mandatory workouts.
• Maintains training in medical rescues.
• Prepares incident reports.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Keeps beach free of dangerous debris.
• Assists in maintaining equipment.
• Helps injured wildlife.

(These job functions are not construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.   Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Previous ocean lifeguarding experience preferred.
• Must complete the beach performance test in under 30 minutes (¼ mile run, 600yd swim, 600yd paddle). 
• Able to successfully enter water from a height over 25ft (pier jump)
• Requires weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• American Red Cross Lifeguarding or equivalent.
• American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Certificate
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

• Heavy lifting and carrying (50 lbs.)
• Running
• Swimming
• Paddling
• Climbing
• Bending
• Squatting

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Dangerous ocean currents and surf conditions
• Works out-of-doors in various weather conditions
• Heights (up to 25feet)
• Sandy conditions
• Hazardous marine life
• Exposure to infectious diseases, 
• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here 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. All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following: 

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.