Full Time Ocean Rescue Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $48,152.00 - $79,102.40 Annually
Location : Ocean Rescue, 340 South Ocean Blvd (A1A), Delray Beach, FL 33483, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02944
Department: Fire
Division: 22-180 Ocean Rescue
Opening Date: 09/03/2026
Closing Date: 9/17/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
Job Description
Veteran's 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 a Non-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
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must satisfactorily complete the Ocean Lifesaving qualification test.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

• State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician 1 (EMT 1)
• American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR Certificate.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

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.
The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.
(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
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 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 sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, run, swim, paddle, bend, climb and row. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and hearing (without hearing aid). Work inside and outside daily under various weather conditions, heights up to 10 feet, hazardous marine life and can be exposed to infectious diseases and ultraviolet ration.
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.
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01
The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record? If you possess a Driver License from another state please acknowledge you must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.

• Yes, I have a Florida driver license with a good driving record
• I have it from another state but I acknowledge I must obtain a Florida one within 30 days of the hire date.
• I don't have a Driver License from any state.

03
Please indicate your highest level of education:Please note, a copy of certificate / diploma MUST be uploaded and attached to the application for consideration

• Some high school
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Above

04
How many years of verifiable experience do you have working as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard?

• No experience
• Less than a year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years or more

05
Please describe your experience (ex. company name, dates, essential duties) working as an Ocean Rescue Lifeguard:(Please indicate N/A if not applicable)
06
Do you possess a valid American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer CPR certificate?Please note, a copy of your valid CPR MUST be uploaded and attached to the application for consideration*Your application WILL BE REJECTED if you FAIL TO ATTACH the required documents

• Yes, I do possess a valid CPR, and a copy of the certification is attached to this application.
• No, I do not possess a valid CPR certification.

07
Do you possess a valid State of Florida State EMT Certification?Please note, a copy of your valid State of Florida State EMT Certification MUST be uploaded and attached to the application for consideration*Your application WILL BE REJECTED if you FAIL TO ATTACH the required documents

• Yes, I do possess a valid State of Florida State EMT Certification and a copy of the certification is attached to this application.
• No, I do not possess a valid State of Florida State EMT Certification.

08
Are you claiming Veteran's preference in employment? If so, you must scan and attach a copy of your DD-214 to this application and you must fill the veteran's form from the link in question # 23 from your application. Otherwise, your claim will not be considered. Please note that only DD-214 with HONORABLE discharge qualify to claim veteran's preference.

• Yes
• No

09
Please acknowledge that all the documents/certifications required and any additional documents/certifications applicable to you are attached and are FULLY READABLE. Please check your scanned documents/certifications before attaching to your application to make sure all the information on these documents/certifications is readable. Attachments that are not readable are going to be considered missing and application WILL BE REJECTED.

• Acknowledged, all the required documents/certifications required and any additional documents/certifications applicable to me are attached and are FULLY READABLE . I understand that my application WILL BE REJECTED if attached documents/certifications are not FULLY READABLE.

10
Please acknowledge that you must satisfactorily complete the Ocean Lifesaving qualification test, which consists of a swim test and panel interview to move forward in the application process.

• I acknowledge

Required Question