BEACH LIFEGUARD

Glynn County Government • St. Simons, GA

47d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position monitors the safety and welfare of all beach patrons to prevent drowning and other accidents through constant patron surveillance of his/her assigned area and enforcement of recreational rules and regulations established by Glynn County.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain (or be able to obtain soon after hire) valid lifeguard certifications for the beach environment (Lifeguard Certification and Open Water Rescue certification), American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Prior lifeguarding and/or swimming experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all areas of assigned beach facilities designated for swimming; ensures compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, standards, policies, and procedures
• Monitors safety and welfare of swimmers and other individuals; ensures adherence to established safety guidelines; cautions swimmers regarding unsafe areas, conditions, or activities; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations
• Identifies inappropriate actions by beach patrons; handles situations involving excessive noise, disruptive behavior, potential violence, or other problems; monitors crowd activities and contacts law enforcement as needed; takes appropriate disciplinary action to maintain a peaceful environment
• Conducts and/or assists with water rescues of swimmers in danger of drowning; administers CPR/First Aid as needed; obtains emergency medical assistance when necessary
• Coordinates medical/rescue activities with emergency medical personnel
• Operates and maintains motorized and non-motorized equipment for transportation and rescue purposes; equipment may include a motor vehicle, jet ski or wave runner, ATV/UTV, kayak, guard stand, rescue board, rescue tube, first aid supplies, hand tools, hand-held radio, telephone, computer, and lifesaving technology
• Reports all accidents or injuries; completes accident/incident reports and submits to supervisor; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, requisitions, checklists, or other documents; receives various forms, reports, correspondences, first aid guidelines/policies, CPR procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; review, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate
• Inspects and monitors beach and surrounds areas' grounds to identify potential hazards, such as broken glass, protruding nails on boardwalk, broken/loose steps, missing boards, marine life, or other situations which may cause injury to beach patrons and swimmers
• Keeps accurate and timely record of daily beach activities to include but not limited to water conditions, weather conditions, tide charts, hazards, and general announcements
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings and in-service training programs to maintain physical stamina and mental awareness, practice and/or improve skills and overall fitness; maintain and operate safety equipment, administer CPR/First Aid, and render aid necessary to rescue and resuscitate near-drowning victims
• Performs various maintenance tasks associated with beach equipment, which may include making minor repairs to correct beach and equipment safety hazards
• Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiatives requests for new/replacement materials
• Ensures reasonable cleanliness and aesthetic appearance of assigned common areas
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, swimmers, the public, emergency medical providers, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; works as part of a larger response team under the direction of the Recreation Manager, Senior Lifeguard, Recreation Coordinator, or Recreation Assistant, as assigned
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor including abiding by uniform requirements

Benefits

• Glynn County offers a $500 hiring bonus for beach lifeguards who meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Glynn County provides training for beach lifeguards subject to certain terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed