Ocean Lifeguard II
$20.29 - $20.84/hr
Fire Rescue Department Organizational Unit: Ocean Rescue Position Type: Temporary Full Time ... from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of ...
Department: Fire Rescue Department Organizational Unit: Ocean Rescue
Position Type: Temporary Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/TEMPORARY
$20.29 to $20.84 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Beachside/Countywide. Part-time/Temporary. Work schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays. Performs experienced protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.
REQUIREMENTS: Two hundred and forty (240) hours of documented hands-on experience working as an ocean lifeguard.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test annually, which includes swimming 500 meters in an ocean environment and a physical agility test, in accordance with the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Advanced Guidelines. Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy 16-Hour Refresher Course. Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy, anEmergency Medical Responder certification from an approved agency and maintain said certification in an active status during the term of employment. ***Tryouts will be conducted weekly and applicants must pre-register atFR_oradmin@brevardcounty.us to request a testing slot. Once registered, an invitation with a time and pool location will be provided via email.***In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster thatmay threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
- The employee must be able to:
- LIFT:50 lbs. or more
- CARRY:50 lbs. or more
- PUSH:50 lbs. or more
- PULL:50 lbs. or more
- In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
- STAND:5 - 8 hours
- WALK:5 - 8 hours
- SIT:5 - 8 hours
- DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
- The employee must repetitively perform:
- Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); None; Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- The employee must be able to:
- Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; None; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
- The employee must have:
- Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; None; Other; Use of both eyes
- Other necessary physical activities/traits
- N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
- In dampness or chilly conditions; In cold; In heat; In high humidity; With feet, legs or hands in water; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
- Other working conditions:
- N/A
