Ocean Rescue Jobs in Miami, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $48,711.10 - $68,544.53 Annually
Location : 50 North Pompano Beach Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2025-064
Department: Fire
Division: Ocean Rescue
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary
Additional Compensation: 7% incentive with a valid Florida EMT certification
Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring public safety on our City beach. This position involves skilled, hands-on work focused on maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all beachgoers. Responsibilities include patrolling the beach, responding to water emergencies, rescuing swimmers in distress, and administering first aid and basic life support. The role also involves enforcing City ordinances, assisting with emergency response and patient transport, and performing routine maintenance duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications
Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Previous Ocean Lifeguard experience preferred.
• Significant verifiable ocean lifeguard experience or U.S. Military Rescue Swimmer (e.g., USCG Rescue Swimmer) may be substituted for the lifeguard certificate.

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Nationally recognized lifeguard certification (American Red Cross, YMCA, United States Lifesaving Association).
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, American Heart Association Basic Life Support, or equivalent.
• Florida State-certified EMT.
  • If certified by the National Registry of EMTs, they must obtain the FL. State EMT certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must pass required United States Lifesaving Association swim & rescue skills test, physical, and drug screening.
  • Swim test and interviews will be held by invitation only.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of water safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish rapport with the general public, fellow workers, and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work to extreme labor-intensive work based on rescue situations.
• Physical abilities include swimming, running, walking, standing, sitting, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, lifting, hearing, talking, and seeing.
• Outside work under all weather conditions.
• Occupational hazards include possible exposure to communicable diseases, bites/stings from marine life.

Additional Information
Work Days/Hours: 40 hours per week, five days/week; Monday - Sunday, including holidays between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (EST).
Job Status: ( X ) Full time ( ) Part time/temporary
Department/Number: Fire/EMS Ocean Rescue/2250 Pay Plan/Grade: 42/19
Position is open until filled.
The City of Pompano Beach welcomes everyone who would like to become a member of our team and who wants to "Do Good". The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status, or other circumstances and characteristics protected by state or federal law. The City promotes diversity of culture, background, thought, and ideas. The City strives to make inclusion a part of everything we do and strives for a work environment that creates a sense of belonging for everyone.
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City of Pompano Beach Employee Benefits Overview
Why Work With Us?
Join the City of Pompano Beach and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
Compensation & Pay
- Biweekly Pay: Employees receive salaries every two weeks.
- Salary Range: Competitive salary structure with potential for higher starting salaries.
- Merit Increases: Annual performance-based raises up to 4%.
Health Insurance
- Employee Coverage: 100% City-paid health insurance for full-time employees.
- Dependent Coverage: 50% City contribution toward dependent premiums.
Paid Leave
- Vacation: 9 days per year, increasing with tenure.
- Sick Leave: 12 days annually.
- Holidays: 14 paid holidays.
- Personal Days: 2 personal days after six months.
Retirement Benefits
- Pension Plan: Mandatory participation with a 10% employee contribution, matched by the City.
- Defined Benefit: Pension based on the last three years' salary, multiplied by 3% per year of service.
- Vesting & Refunds: Contributions refundable with interest if leaving before seven years.
- Firefighters' Plan: Special pension plan with an 11.6% contribution employee contribution, matched by the City.
Additional Benefits
- Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) when applicable.
- Tuition Reimbursement for career growth.
- Tax-Deferred Savings Plan for retirement planning.
- Credit Union Services for financial management.
- Direct Deposit for easy payroll access.
-Four-day work week (depending on position)
-Voluntary Employee's Beneficiary Association (VEBA) - Paid by the City
- Sick Leave Bank for extended illness support.
-Parental Leave
Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits, and benefits may vary depending on bargaining units.
Join us and build your future with the City of Pompano Beach!
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01
Do you have a nationally recognized lifeguard certification (American Red Cross, YMCA, U.S. Lifesaving Association)?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have significant verifiable ocean lifeguard experience or US Military Rescue Swimmer (e.g. USCG Rescue Swimmer)?
03
Are you a Florida State certified EMT or Paramedic?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you certified by the National Registry of EMT's?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you understand that you must pass the required United States Lifesaving Association swim & rescue skill test, physical, and drug screening? Swim test and interviews will be held by invitation only.

• Yes
• No

Required Question