EVENT WORKER (BEACH LIFEGUARD)
Company: City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY The City of Fort Lauderdale community builders
possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree
of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively
convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide
excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external
customers. THIS POSTING IS FOR PT BEACH LIFEGUARDS ONLY This is
skilled life guarding work of more than average difficulty at
municipal beaches.An employee in this class patrols the beach and
ocean areas from an assigned lifeguard tower, patrol vehicle or
vessel and performs rescue and accident prevention activities at
the beach in an open water environment. Beach Lifeguards provide
technical direction to lifeguard trainees in an assigned beach area
and may be assigned to perform special division activities, such as
dispatching, office coordinator, boat operator/deckhand and
instructing in lifeguarding techniques. Employees educate and
instruct the public on beach, water and other public safety
matters.Work is performed in accordance with City and departmental
rules, policies and procedures, and requires knowledge of life
safety practices at the beach and in an open water environment,
basic life support and public relations principles and practices.
Recruitment is based on the possession of swimming skills and the
ability to perform water rescues and provide first responder
emergency medical care. The employee exercises reasonable
initiative and independent judgment in performing work assignments
and is exposed to hazardous conditions and potential
life-threatening situations when performing rescues. Specific
assignments are established by a supervisor to ensure that
lifeguards are alert at all times and that assigned tasks are
performed according to instructions. Work is performed under the
general supervision of a Beach Patrol Lieutenant.JOB REQUIREMENTS &
WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Must have completed a 40-hour minimum lifeguard
training program with an organization certified by the United
States Lifesaving Association. Six (6) months paid work experience
performing open water lifeguard duties is preferred.2. Possess a
currently valid America in Heart Association BLS/C.P.R. card or
equivalent at time of appointment.3. Possess a currently valid
Florida Department of Transportation Emergency Medical Responder
(formally First Responder) Certification or equivalent or an
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification.4. Be able to
successfully pass a performance test, which includes both simulated
pool and ocean rescues prior to appointment. This test must be
successfully passed every six (6) months after employment.5. All
required certifications and licenses, whether possessed at time of
appointment or obtained after appointment, must be kept current and
valid while employed in a position in this classHOW TO APPLY/
VETERAN INFORMATION Applications will be reviewed and the hiring
authority will contact those applicants whose application reflects
the best match of experience for the position. THIS POSTING DOES
NOT HAVE AN END DATE, AS VACANCIES BECOME AVAILABLE APPLICATIONS
WILL BE REVIEWED. IF YOU ARE CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW YOU WILL BE
NOTIFIED Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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