Senior Lifeguard - Beach

Sarasota County Government • Punta Gorda, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Lifeguard (Lieutenant), you will supervise the operation of your assigned county-operated beach, patrolling to prevent accidents, performing rescues, administering medical assistance (first aid and CPR), and maintaining order per Sarasota County ordinances. You will oversee daily operations of your assigned County-operated beach, including overseeing Lifeguard station operations, supervising Beach Lifeguards, and supervising all activities directed towards saving lives and preventing injury to patrons. You will work as part of the Lifeguard Operations leadership team to motivate others and support leadership. You will assist in the development and continued training of Lifeguards and assist Lifeguard Captains in completing Lifeguard performance evaluations by providing input. You will promote appropriate employee conduct in a constructive and corrective way. You will educate Beach Lifeguards through verbal warnings and issue corrective counseling as necessary; refer higher-level disciplinary actions to Lifeguard Captains. You will clean the lifeguard office and storage areas daily, and as needed. You will maintain inventory of first aid supplies, ordering supplies as needed. You will complete incident reports, daily operational reports, and statistical record reporting on time and accurately. You will keep beaches safe by maintaining order and discipline and enforcing County ordinances. You will explain and interpret operational and programmatic rules and regulations for patrons; enforce or refer enforcement to proper authorities. You will rescue swimmers in distress. You will administer first aid and/or CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and oxygen following appropriate medical protocols; call for emergency assistance when necessary. You will inspect assigned area(s) to ensure proper warning signs and safety devices are properly posted or in place. You will assist the public by providing beach condition information, including unsafe or hazardous swimming conditions. You will operate county-issued equipment, which may include radio, vehicle, boat, and jet ski, and perform preventative equipment maintenance duties, as necessary. You will participate in training activities. You will assist in aquatic programs such as learn-to-swim classes, water safety classes, and special events. You will assist in public relations, including answering phones, providing customer service, and taking messages.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of open water lifeguard experience.
• Ability to pass the Sarasota County’s Basic Lifeguard Performance Test, which includes: ½ mile run (4:00 minute time limit) 500-meter pool swim (10:00 minute time limit) 200-yard beach run with 50-yard swim rescue ( 4:00 minute time limit) 100-yard board rescue (4:00 minute time limit) (those with prior open water experience only)
• Current CPR/AED and Emergency Response certificate.
• Ability to re-qualify for Sarasota County Basic Lifeguard Performance Test, biannually.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.
• CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• EMT certification.
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of your assigned County-operated beach, including overseeing Lifeguard station operations, supervising Beach Lifeguards, and supervising all activities directed towards saving lives and preventing injury to patrons.
• Work as part of the Lifeguard Operations leadership team to motivate others and support leadership.
• Assist in the development and continued training of Lifeguards.
• Assist Lifeguard Captains in completing Lifeguard performance evaluations by providing input.
• Promote appropriate employee conduct in a constructive and corrective way.
• Educate Beach Lifeguards through verbal warnings and issue corrective counseling as necessary; refer higher-level disciplinary actions to Lifeguard Captains.
• Clean the lifeguard office and storage areas daily, and as needed.
• Maintain inventory of first aid supplies, ordering supplies as needed.
• Complete incident reports, daily operational reports, and statistical record reporting on time and accurately.
• Keep beaches safe by maintaining order and discipline and enforcing County ordinances.
• Explain and interpret operational and programmatic rules and regulations for patrons; enforce or refer enforcement to proper authorities.
• Rescue swimmers in distress.
• Administer first aid and/or CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and oxygen following appropriate medical protocols; call for emergency assistance when necessary.
• Inspect assigned area(s) to ensure proper warning signs and safety devices are properly posted or in place.
• Assist the public by providing beach condition information, including unsafe or hazardous swimming conditions.
• Operate county-issued equipment, which may include radio, vehicle, boat, and jet ski, and perform preventative equipment maintenance duties, as necessary.
• Participate in training activities.
• Assist in aquatic programs such as learn-to-swim classes, water safety classes, and special events.
• Assist in public relations, including answering phones, providing customer service, and taking messages.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• 11 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
• 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED