Ocean Lifeguard I

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

$19.73 to $21.10 hourly.  Actual salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience.  Beachside/Countywide.  Part-time/Temporary.  Work schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays.  Performs entry-level protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.

REQUIREMENTS:  No formal training or experience required.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test, 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.  Must possess, or obtain by the completion of the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Training Academy, a Basic Life Support (BLS)/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, an Emergency 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 at [email protected] 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 that may 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

1. 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 
   
   
   
   


2. 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 
   
   
   
   


3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); None; Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   


4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Jump; Kneel; None; Reach; Run; Smell; Stoop
   
   
   
   


5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech; None; Other; Use of both eyes
   
   
   
   


6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • Work alone; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; With feet, legs or hands in water; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   


2. Other working conditions: 
   
   
   
   • N/A