County of Volusia
Lifeguard (Part Time)
SALARY
$11.44 Hourly
LOCATION
Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL
JOB TYPE
Seasonal
JOB NUMBER
18-00232
DEPARTMENT
Public Protection
DIVISION
Beach Safety
OPENING DATE
01/30/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$11.44 Hourly
LOCATION
Various locations throughout Volusia County, FL
JOB TYPE
Seasonal
JOB NUMBER
18-00232
DEPARTMENT
Public Protection
DIVISION
Beach Safety
OPENING DATE
01/30/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Major Functions
- The County of Volusia is seeking Seasonal Lifeguards for the Beach Safety Division. This is an unclassified position located at various beach locations throughout Volusia County, and will be responsible for providing skilled beach safety work in preventing injuries or deaths in a County swimming area.
Note: Lifeguard is a seasonal, part-time, temporary appointment.
Click here for more information on the Seasonal Summer Lifeguard program.
Illustrative Duties
- (NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
- Maintains order and discipline among swimmers and other persons at an assigned County swimming area.
- Rescues swimmers in distress.
- Applies resuscitation and administers medical aid when necessary.
- Assists in maintaining general appearance and cleanliness in area when able to do so without distraction from lifesaving.
- Reports Habitat Conservation Zone violations in area when able to do so without distraction from lifesaving.
- Must be willing to relocate to other county locations based on operational needs.
- Must adhere to Federal, State, and Local ordinances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- **NOTE: This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.
Successful completion of recruit class held by Volusia County Beach Safety. Certified as an Emergency Medical Responder/First Responder. Must meet all physical and performance requirements established by the County. Must annually or at the request of the Beach Safety Director meet the physical ability requirement of a 500-meter swim of a measured course in under ten (10) minutes. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.
Applicant must be at least 16 years old on or before June 1, 2018.
Note: A social security card is required for payroll purposes.
Note: Must pass required background check (criminal history, physical, TB and drug screen). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific medical aid techniques.
- Able to rapidly learn rules and regulations relating to park and beach activities. Able to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations. Able to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action.
- Skill in surf swimming, lifesaving and medical aid.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Able to work under stressful conditions.
- Able to interact effectively with others.
- Must be able to relocate to other county locations based on operational needs.
Physical Demands: Very heavy work – Ability to exert 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs constantly to move objects. Hearing, seeing (close up & distance), standing, sitting, shouting, waving arms, running in sand & water, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and feeling. Ability to swim. and visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) to operate motorized vehicles.
Mental Demands: Concentration on surf. Decisions on proper rescue and treatment.
Environmental Demands: Ability to work in direct sunshine, wind, salt air & saltwater. Ability to tolerate inclement weather including rain, heat, humidity and cold. Exposure to adverse ocean conditions including water temperatures as low as fifty degrees.
Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
-
386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Employer
- County of Volusia
- Phone
- 386-736-5951
- Website
- http://www.volusia.org/humanresources
- Address
-
230 North Woodland Blvd Suite 262
DeLand, Florida, 32720
- Lifeguard (Part Time) Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Your response to the following supplemental questions must match the information in the appropriate sections on your application. If your responses do not match, your application will be deemed incomplete and will disqualify you from further consideration.
- * QUESTION 2
- Have you previously worked for a summer program with the County of Volusia?
- * QUESTION 3
- If you answered yes to the previous question, please indicate the title, location and type of program (for example, summer food, lifeguard, summer recreational camp, etc.). If you answered no, please indicate N/A.
- * QUESTION 4
- Do you understand you must attend a Recruit Class as a condition of employment prior to your start date? Note: You will not be allowed to begin employment without attending the recruit class.
- * QUESTION 5
- Are you at least 16 years of age or will be 16 years of age on or before June 1, 2018?
- * QUESTION 6
- Do you understand a background check (fingerprinting, drug screen & physical) is a requirement for this position?
- * QUESTION 7
- Have you ever worked as a temporary/lease employee for the County of Volusia? If yes, please indicate when, position title and department/division. If no, please indicate N/A.
- * QUESTION 8
- Where did you hear about this position?
- * QUESTION 9
- If you selected "Other", please indicate which specific source. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.
- * Required Question