Lifeguard Supervisor/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees•Galveston, TX

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Board of Trustees is currently hiring for a year-round Lifeguard Supervisor/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join Galveston Island Beach Patrol in Galveston, TX. This safety/emergency services position earns a competitive wage of $26.75/hour. You would supervise and coordinate all lifeguards by scheduling staff, organizing and supervising daily workout, and monitoring staff readiness such as completion of assigned duties, maintenance of required equipment, and alertness of the lifeguard staff during their shifts. You conduct water safety talks in the community. You coordinate and communicate with emergency response personnel including Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Coast Guard, Fire Department, Public Works, Homeland Security, and Animal Control as required during any emergency/imminent situation on the beach. In this position, you play a crucial role in protecting beachgoers by guarding the beach from either a patrol vehicle, a lifeguard tower, or in dispatch. You monitor all activity on the beach, interact with the public to provide warning of dangerous conditions, and respond to emergencies both in the water and within an assigned patrol area. When needed, you administer emergency medical care, first aid, and CPR as well as use emergency rescue equipment. During emergency situations on land or in the water, you act as a first responder in search and rescue services as well as the removal of hazardous materials from the beach. You remain in charge during all major emergencies until relieved by a higher-ranking employee. In addition, you operate radio equipment for emergency response communications and when on call, carry an "on-call phone" for emergency response calls. To maintain public safety, you enforce all beach ordinances while abiding by written Galveston Beach Patrol policies and procedures as per the training manual. You investigate water-related accidents, submit concise incident and major medical reports as required, maintain emergency equipment, medical supplies and mobile vehicles, document any issues, and perform accurate computer operations when necessary. Ensuring the beach remains a safe place is of utmost importance to you, and you find great satisfaction in helping others!

Requirements

At least 18 years of age, preferably 21 years of age
High school graduate or equivalent
Texas Driver's License
Worked a cumulative 2200 hours or more as an open-water lifeguard
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Red Cross or American Heart Association Professional CPR
PWC certification at the "operator" level
Successful completion of Galveston Island Beach Patrol's Lifeguard Academy
Successful completion of Galveston Island Beach Patrol's Supervisor Training course
Successful completion of Galveston Island Beach Patrol's Dispatch Training course
Successful completion of a pre-placement physical test and urine drug screen
Successful completion of an annual swim qualification of 500m in 9 minutes or less
Successful completion of run/swim/run/swim/run (not timed)
Demonstrate the standard physical requirements per the United States Lifesaving Association
Provide documentation for passing a vision and hearing screening
Fluency in English both verbally and in writing

Nice To Haves

Reliable - is punctual and shows up for scheduled shifts
Communicative - responsive when speaking with visitors
Team-player - gets along well with others
Responsible - gets the job done with minimal supervision
Flexible - can balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate all lifeguards by scheduling staff, organizing and supervising daily workout, and monitoring staff readiness.
Conduct water safety talks in the community.
Coordinate and communicate with emergency response personnel.
Guard the beach from a patrol vehicle, lifeguard tower, or in dispatch.
Monitor all activity on the beach, interact with the public to provide warning of dangerous conditions, and respond to emergencies.
Administer emergency medical care, first aid, and CPR as well as use emergency rescue equipment.
Act as a first responder in search and rescue services and removal of hazardous materials.
Remain in charge during all major emergencies until relieved by a higher-ranking employee.
Operate radio equipment for emergency response communications.
Carry an "on-call phone" for emergency response calls when on call.
Enforce all beach ordinances while abiding by written Galveston Beach Patrol policies and procedures.
Investigate water-related accidents.
Submit concise incident and major medical reports.
Maintain emergency equipment, medical supplies and mobile vehicles.
Document any issues.
Perform accurate computer operations when necessary.