OCEAN RESCUE LIFEGUARD, PT

The duties of this position include, but are not limited to: patrolling, observing, and supervising the beach and surrounding areas to ensure the safety of all users; enforcing the beach safety regulations and department policies and procedures to prevent accidents and maintain order; taking charge in response to emergency situations and assists or rescues swimmers in distress utilizing established rescue techniques; administrating first aid to cuts or other injuries suffered by swimmers and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as necessary; reporting emergencies to supervisor; assisting and participating in in-service staff trainings and safety drills;  assisting in in-service training sessions on the use of emergency and first-aid equipment; monitoring beach conditions and informing guests of current swimming conditions, including but not limited to temperatures, wind conditions, and sea and barometer readings; performing custodial services to maintain clean and orderly emergency vehicles, headquarters, lifeguard towers, and its surrounding areas, including the locker rooms, bathrooms, and offices; ensuring that benches and other movable equipment are kept at assigned locations; answering inquiries from beach patrons; maintaining, repairing, and performing periodic inspections of rescue and emergency life support equipment; assisting in the installation of buoys in the ocean per safety requirements and laws; painting machinery and equipment to protect against rust; compiling, recording, and maintaining simple data including, but not limited to attendance figures, safety checklists, and reported incidents; ensuring accident reports, records sheets, and other types of reports are properly completed and forwarded to the supervisor; may require periodic physical fitness examinations and medical check-ups to ensure continued eligibility in the classification; performs other related work as required.

Applicants must be 18 years of age at time of application. 

 

A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months experience as a lifeguard. Beach or ocean lifeguard experience is preferred. Must be able to pass the City of Miami’s performance test, which may include swimming, running, and simulated rescue exercises. Additionally, the following certificates must be possessed at time of application and maintained current throughout employment: Lifeguard Training, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained current throughout employment. 

OR

 

An equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of the required experience.

 

A State of Florida Department of Health Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification is highly desirable.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

A First Responder Certificate or an Emergency Medical Response Certification issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency must be obtained within the first 30 days of employment and maintained current throughout employment.

 

SPECIAL NOTE:

 

Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.

 

Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening.

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.
 
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. 

THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:  Copies of the following document(s) must be uploaded and attached to the employment application prior to submission:

1. Proof of education: Copy of high school diploma or its equivalent. College degrees and/or transcripts from an US accredited institution are also acceptable. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with an evaluation report from an agency recognized by Approved Credential Evaluation Agency*. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major.

   ·   Translations of degrees are not accepted as proof of education. 

   ·   Degree audits are not accepted as substitution for proof of education. 

2. Proof of required Valid Certificates: Copies of the following Certificates documents issued by the American Red Cross or other nationally recognized certifying agency must be uploaded and attached to the application prior to submission:
   1. Lifeguard Training
   2. First Aid, CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
3. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

EXAMINATION: All applicants must take and pass timed-performance tests, in order of succession. All sections of the exam must be passed in order to qualify. The swim test is a Pass/Fail examination. If the applicant fails a section, the applicant will be disqualified at that point. The test consists of the following:

1. 240 yard run
2. 500 yard swim

*If the weather is inclement, the test may be rescheduled.*

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:

• An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
• A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
• A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
• A recognized Professional Organization

Toxicology: Prospective employees may be required to submit to toxicology, medical and background screening. 

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. 

Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility. 

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