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Beach Lifeguard - Sarasota County Government, FL (ID: 337143) |
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Title | Beach Lifeguard |
Type | Other |
Date Posted | 2019-08-12 |
City / Organization | Sarasota County Government, FL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | halderson@scgov.net |
Description | Lifeguard, Beach: Sarasota County is home to 35 miles of beautiful white sand beaches, and we need your help to keep the residents and visitors safe. Our beach lifeguards patrol to prevent accidents and maintain order. Lifeguards also rescues swimmers in distress and administer medical assistance (first aid and CPR) when necessary and enforce County ordinances. Lifeguard, Beach: This is work patrolling County operated beaches to prevent accidents and maintaining order. Rescues swimmers in distress and administers medical assistance (first aid and CPR) when necessary and enforces County ordinances. Duties also include maintenance tasks. Duties:
Minimum Qualifications: **Must be at least 18 years of age
**** Testing is conducted in the ocean for Beach Lifeguards. Test Schedule: 9:00 am. Orientation 9:30 am. 500 Meter swim (10:00 minute time limit) 10:00 am. 1/2 mile run (4:00 minute time limit) 11:00 am. 200 yard beach run with 50 yard swim rescue (4:00 minute time limit) **Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years. Job Based Competencies:
Hours/Days or Work Schedule: Lifeguards must be available to work Sunday through Saturday. Hours of work are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special Note: Must pass the biannual re-qualification physical skills testing. This position works where children regularly congregate and in accordance with Florida Statues applicants must pass criminal sexual predator and sexual offender check background check. Physical Demands: Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position works outdoors and during red-tide there may be fumes/airborne particles. There is also risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Beach Lifeguards have demanding jobs, with the benefit of an “office” on the beautiful Gulf coast. If you’re ready to join a fun, fast-paced team to make Sarasota the premier community to live, work and play, apply now!
Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application. Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA |