OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD P/T

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TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST POSSESS AND UPLOAD COPIES OF THE REQUIRED VALID CERTIFICATIONS ALONG WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

General Statement of Job:

The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard position is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers at the City’s of Boca Raton Ocean front publica access areas. This role involves performing ocean rescues and providing assistance in line with established guidelines and polices. Working under immediate supervision, the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard helps maintain a safe environment by self-directed response immediately to emergencies and life-threatening events. Through these responsibilities, this position supports the City’s commitment to public safety and enhances the experience of residents and visitors enjoying the beach.

• Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities. • Signals boaters, surfers, fisherman, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas. • Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening and potential bodily injury situations. • Patrols beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations. • Carries reserve rescue boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach and in emergency response. • Treats beach and park patrons for minor first-aid injuries.

Depending upon area of assignment, may be required to support:

• Works as rescue swimmer in the Intercoastal Water Way and connected canals • Works at water and food in POD in post Storm Emergencies • Clears storm debris on beach and in Parks in Post Storm Recovery

Related tasks :

• Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patron of changes. • Informs beach patron of various City ordinances and enforces same. • Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions. • Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order. • Assists with programs, classes, and special events. • Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises and rescue drills • Performs related tasks as required.