LIFEGUARD BEACH PATROL - Returning

City of Ocean City • Ocean City, NJ

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, protects life and provides for the safety and welfare of persons in ocean bathing areas and in ocean water suitable for bathing.

Requirements

• Must pass Ocean City Beach Patrol Physical Test as well as post offer drug testing, physical examination and background check.
• Knowledge of: current and acceptable life saving techniques; methods of handling persons in distress; local swimming regulations, and of the proper methods and procedures for handling lifesaving and first aid equipment and apparatus.
• Ability to: learn and execute first aid and life restoration procedures; read, write, speak, understand or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; render first aid to distressed persons; enforce swimming regulations; swim with agility and skill; remain calm and take decisive action in difficult situations; note and report hazardous swimming conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains constant vigilance over bathers on assigned sections of bathing areas
• proactively communicates with beach patrons to prevent unsafe situations before they occur
• continuously adjusts and relocates lifeguard stands to remain positioned at the water’s edge throughout the workday to maintain optimal visibility and rapid response capability
• rescues bathers using rescue cans, rescue boards, boats, lines, floats, and other rescue equipment
• administers artificial respiration, resuscitation, and first-aid treatment
• warns bathers of ocean hazards and informs them of bathing restrictions within the area
• enforces all rules and regulations governing the bathing area
• assists in maintaining equipment in readiness for immediate operation
• performs other duties as required

What This Job Offers

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