Seasonal Lifeguard - Galveston Island Beach Patrol

Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees•Galveston, TX

2d•$7 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Board of Trustees is currently hiring for Lifeguards to perform emergency services for our park in the Galveston, TX area. This position in tourism and hospitality typically works from mid-March to mid-October with shifts falling between the hours of 7 AM - 9 PM. The beach parks are open seven days a week. In this hospitality position, you play a crucial role in guarding the beach from an assigned lifeguard tower to protect beachgoers. You monitor all activity on the beach 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. In addition, you operate radio equipment for emergency responsive communications. 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 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 16 years of age
American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response certification
Red Cross or American Heart Association Professional CPR
Successful completion of Galveston Island Beach Patrol's Lifeguard Academy
Successful completion of a pre-placement physical test
Successful completion of an annual swim requalification of 500m in 10 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

Guard the beach from an assigned lifeguard tower to protect beachgoers.
Monitor all activity on the beach and respond to emergencies both in the water and within an assigned patrol area.
Administer emergency medical care, first aid, and CPR as needed.
Use emergency rescue equipment.
Act as a first responder in search and rescue services during emergency situations on land or in the water.
Remove hazardous materials from the beach.
Operate radio equipment for emergency responsive communications.
Enforce all beach ordinances.
Abide by written Galveston Beach Patrol policies and procedures.
Document any issues.
Perform accurate computer operations when necessary.

Benefits

Competitive wage of $7.25/hour during Lifeguard Academy
$18+/hour after successful completion of the academy
Longevity incentive of $2 per hour worked for those who work more than 500 hours during the season

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