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Brevard County
Ocean Lifeguard III
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A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$28,367 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
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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, applicants must pre-register 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 thatmay threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
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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
$21.08 to $21.66 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Beachside/Countywide. Part-time/Temporary. Work schedule is variable and includes weekends and holidays. Performs experienced protective service work guarding the safety of patrons at assigned ocean beaches and provides information pertaining to beach and ocean conditions.REQUIREMENTS
Four hundred and eighty (480) hours of documented hands-on experience working as an ocean lifeguard.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to successfully complete the Brevard County Ocean Lifeguard Performance Test annually, 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 16-Hour Refresher Course.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, applicants must pre-register 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 thatmay threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.