Ocean lifeguard job description
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Example ocean lifeguard requirements on a job description
Ocean lifeguard requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in ocean lifeguard job postings.
Sample ocean lifeguard requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a strong swimmer
- Must have a valid CPR and First Aid certification
- Must have lifeguard certification
- Must pass a physical fitness test
Sample required ocean lifeguard soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Customer service skills
Ocean lifeguard job description example 1
Delray Beach Chamber ocean lifeguard job description
Veterans' Preference Applies
* EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
* Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is aNon-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
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 Job Duties
* 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.
(These essential 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.
* Computer knowledge and skill.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Must possess a State of Florida State EMT Certification.
Must possess CPR for the professional rescuer
Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License
Must satisfactorily complete the Ocean Lifesaving qualification test.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Supplemental Information
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Outside Positions:
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 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
* EEO Statement
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
* Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is aNon-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.
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 Job Duties
* 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.
(These essential 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.
* Computer knowledge and skill.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Must possess a State of Florida State EMT Certification.
Must possess CPR for the professional rescuer
Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License
Must satisfactorily complete the Ocean Lifesaving qualification test.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Supplemental Information
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
Outside Positions:
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 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions and may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office, or moderately loud when in the field.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024