Coastal Lifeguard

Salary: $25.78 Hourly

Location: Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type: Seasonal

Department: Fire Department

Description

NOW HIRING FOR THE SUMMER SEASON
Additional Compensation:

• 5% is provided to individuals with EMT certification
• 5% is provided to individuals with bilingual skills

The City of Huntington Beach is in search of dedicated individuals to offer essential lifeguard services at the City's stunning beaches. Coastal Lifeguards primarily conduct ocean rescues, implement preventative measures, and deliver medical assistance as required.

The FIRE DEPARTMENT is tasked with responding to all aquatic emergencies within the city limits.

• Over 16 million visitors enjoy the City's beaches annually, during which the Marine Safety Division averages more than 4,500 rescues each year.
• The division provides lifeguard services for approximately 4.75 miles of City-operated beaches.
• The Marine Safety Division may respond to mutual aids and other aquatic emergencies throughout the region.
• Approximately 200 Lifeguards are employed each year.

Lifeguard test dates will be scheduled, with the Academy set to take place on weekends.

Essential Duties

• Supervise an assigned area from a tower or emergency rescue vehicle
• Conduct ocean rescues, inform beachgoers of hazardous conditions, and remove dangerous objects from the beach and ocean area
• Perform routine maintenance on towers, vehicles, equipment, and other facilities within the assigned area
• Maintain daily records of activities and complete reports on the same
• Engage with the public on the beach; respond to inquiries and assist patrons with issues while advising on Municipal Ordinances
• Operate specialized lifesaving equipment and execute various first aid practices of a highly skilled nature
• Participate in all rescue, first aid, and aquatic emergencies until relieved by a supervisor
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum Age: 17 by July 1 of the year employee will be hired - Proof required (Age 16 for Junior Guards who have been in the Program during the previous summer season and receive a positive recommendation from Marine Safety Management)
• Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in both eyes or 20/40 corrected (by contacts only) in both eyes.
• Health: Excellent, including good hearing
• License: A valid CA driver's license with an acceptable driving record may be required.
• Other: A pre-placement medical exam and drug screening will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.

PERFORMANCE EXAM AND INTERVIEW DATES

• Date: Exams will be held on an ongoing basis, with additional test dates to be scheduled
• Time: To be determined
• Location: To be determined
• Interviews: To be determined

PERFORMANCE EXAM EVENTS
The performance exam consists of 2 physical events (subject to change):

1. 1,000 yard pool swim in under 15 minutes
2. 1,800 yard ocean run-swim-run

All events are conducted in prevailing conditions around the Huntington Beach Pier. Applicants must satisfactorily complete all phases of the performance exam to be eligible for further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Candidates successfully completing all components of the Performance Exam will be placed on a list.
• Qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
• Based on the combined results of the performance exam and the oral interview, the top qualified candidates will be invited to the Ocean Lifeguard Academy.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical exam, drug screen, swim test, and fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
• Upon hire, employees are subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
• Recurrent Coastal Lifeguards are "At Will" employees who work on a seasonal, as needed, basis. Hours vary and will include weekends and holidays.

OCEAN LIFEGUARD ACADEMY

• Training classes are conducted at the Marine Safety Training Center and the dates and times will be provided to those candidates who are successful in the performance exam and interviews.
• New Hires are required to attend all scheduled classes.
• Coastal Lifeguards will be compensated during their academy training.
• New Hires will receive lifeguard equipment (i.e. uniform, fins, sunglasses, etc.) and an annual beach parking pass.

CERTIFICATIONS:
Upon successful completion of the Ocean Lifeguard Academy, candidates will receive certification by the Red Cross in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Medical Response.
Supplemental Information

Must have physical strength, endurance, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the job, including: swimming, running, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to drag up to 150 pounds. Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to the beach and ocean environment, including prolonged exposure to cold weather, water, and sun. May be exposed to hazardous materials and communicable diseases. Employees of this classification must be able to demonstrate before hire and annually thereafter the ability to swim 1,000 yards within 15 minutes.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program; due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle. Only employees 18 years or older may be assigned to drive a City vehicle. At time of hire or upon reaching 18 years of age, must provide proof of a valid California driver license and an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment with the City.

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

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