Seasonal Beach Ocean Lifeguard

Cameron County•South Padre Island, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Beach Safety Lifeguards will guard their assigned area of responsibility, implement preventative lifeguarding practices and respond to emergencies in the water and on land. Lifeguards will educate beach-goers about beach safety, beach ordinances and monitor beach activities to maintain public safety. Lifeguards will communicate with other Beach Safety and Parks and Recreation personal regularly.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must have strong swimming ability; must pass (500 meters in less than 9 minute) swim tests.
Must pass drug screen.
Obtain criminal background check clearance.
Ability to communicate effectively is a must.
Must be willing to be a leader as well as a good team member.
Must have the ability to work in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

USLA Open Water Lifeguard
American Red Cross or American Heart Association Professional CPR/AED
American Red Cross or Ellis and Associates Lifeguard, Open Water or Waterfront Lifeguard
First Aid Training and certification will be provided to hired applicants; Lifeguards must be able to pass certification courses.
Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Guard assigned area of responsibility.
Implement preventative lifeguarding practices.
Respond to emergencies in the water and on land.
Educate beach-goers about beach safety and ordinances.
Monitor beach activities to maintain public safety.
Communicate with other Beach Safety and Parks and Recreation personnel.
Ensure patron safety and protect lives by monitoring activities in and near the water through effective patron surveillance.
Prevent injuries by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors.
Enforce park rules and regulations and educate beach-goers about them.
Recognize and respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies.
Administer first aid and CPR or use an AED in an emergency when necessary.
Work as a team with other lifeguards, park staff and management.
Demonstrate Lifeguard professionalism, maturity, reliability, courtesy, and consistency.
Exhibit a positive attitude.
Be healthy and fit; participate in workouts.
Perform secondary duties as assigned, such as cleaning or performing maintenance of equipment.
Complete records or reports in an accurate or timely fashion.
Perform safety checks and inspections.
Attend all regularly scheduled trainings and meetings.
Place appropriate colored flags in accordance with water conditions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain cohesive team interaction on a daily basis.
Maintain professional relationships in both the internal work environment with co-workers and external work environment with the public and public agencies.
Exhibit professionalism and respond appropriately in highly stressful/emergency situations.
Carry out written and verbal instructions.
Keep flag advisory system updated.