Ocean Rescue Lifeguard F/T

**Build Your Future with the City of Boca Raton!** At the City of Boca Raton, a career in public service is more than a job — it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and sustainable coastal community. Driven by our core values of Fairness, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Trust, we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel appreciated, inspired, and supported. **Why Boca Raton?** **As the second largest city in Palm Beach County, the City of Boca Raton offers robust benefits to its employees:** - **Health Insurance Benefits**: No-cost employee Medical, Dental & Vision plans - **Generous Paid Time Off**: 12 paid holidays + vacation, sick, and 3 floating holidays - **Continuous Service Benefit**: Paid out annually after 5 years of service - **Work-Life Balance**: Flexible work schedule - **Retirement Plans**: Two pension/retirement options to choose from Whether you're starting out or looking to take your public service career to the next level, the City of Boca Raton offers the tools, resources, and culture to help you succeed. **General Statement of Job** The Ocean Rescue Lifeguard position is crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of beachgoers at the City of Boca Raton Oceanfront public access areas. This role involves performing ocean rescues and providing assistance in line with established guidelines and policies. Working under immediate supervision, the Ocean Rescue Lifeguard helps maintain a safe environment by responding immediately to emergencies and life-threatening events. Through these responsibilities, this position supports the City’s commitment to public safety and enhances the experience of residents and visitors enjoying the beach. **YOU MUST ALSO POSSESS AND ATTACH COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING VALID CERTIFICATIONS AND SUBMIT WITH YOUR APPLICATION:** - CPR Certification (American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association CPR BLS Course "C") - First Aid Certification (American Red Cross First Aid or American Heart Saver First Aid) - Lifeguard Training Certification (American Red Cross Lifeguarding, YMCA Lifeguard Training, or Previous Ocean lifeguarding experience) **PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING INFORMATION:** Qualified applicants will be **contacted and invited via email** and required to participate in pre-employment swim, beach run, and rescue testing. You will be scheduled for this testing after it has been determined that the minimum qualifications and license requirements have been met. **You will not be allowed to participate in the swim test if you have not been invited by Human Resources via email.** Essential Functions - Observes beach and ocean from tower for unusual and/or unsafe conditions and activities. - Signals boaters, surfers, fishermen, and jet skiers to stay out of safe swimming areas. - Maintains an awareness of, prevents, and reacts to life-threatening and potential bodily injury situations. - Patrols the beach on foot, warns beach patrons of dangerous conditions and situations. - Carries reserve rescue boards, oxygen resuscitators and first aid kits to and from the beach and in emergency response. - Treats beach and park patrons for minor first-aid injuries. **Depending upon the area of assignment, may be required to support:** - Works as a rescue swimmer in the Intercoastal Waterway and connected canals - Works on water and food in the POD in post-storm emergencies - Clears storm debris on the beach and in Parks in post-storm recovery Related tasks: - Monitors tide changes, water, and wind conditions and warns beach patrons of changes. - Informs beach patrons of various City ordinances and enforces compliance. - Responds to questions concerning ordinances and beach or ocean conditions. - Opens and closes lifeguard towers; ensures equipment is present and in good working order. - Assists with programs, classes, and special events. - Participates in morning workout and physical fitness exercises and rescue drills. - Perfo…