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Ocean Lifeguard

Salary

$19.44 Hourly

Location

Ocean Ridge, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-0701

Department

Fire Rescue

Division

Fire Rescue

Opening Date

10/17/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Purpose of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to protect lives by overseeing and ensuring the safety of visitors to the beach.

Position works four (4) days a week at ten (10) hours a day, and may require working on weekends.

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees the activities of visitors to the beach; supervises swimmers in area; takes preventive safety actions; provides emergency first aid; performs CPR; makes rescues; contacts appropriate medical or emergency personnel when necessary; assists boaters in distress.

Sets up and breaks down lifeguard tower; evaluates and informs public of ocean conditions.

Observes ocean conditions. Swims in rough water and strong surf to assist swimmers and make rescues as needed.

Provides emergency first aid. Utilizes basic life support equipment including bag valve masks, suction

units, and automated external defibrillators; performs CPR.

Operates rescue boards, rescue buoys, rescue boats, and other rescue equipment as needed.

Assists in locating missing persons.

Provides information; answers patrons' questions.

Maintains high level of physical fitness level through completion of mandatory workouts.

Maintains training in medical rescues.

Prepares incident reports.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Keeps beach free of dangerous debris.

Assists in maintaining equipment.

Helps injured wildlife.

Answers the telephone.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or valid equivalent; and two (2) months previous experience involving lifeguard training; must possess and maintain certification as a professional lifeguard; and must possess and maintain a CPR Certification from American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers; must attain Emergency Medical Response Certification or higher level of certification (EMT or Paramedic) within the first year of hire; and must possess [or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

Supplemental Information

COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES

Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals.

Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan.

Ability to discern whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Ability to safely and appropriately operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form.

Ability to carry out semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials; occasionally heavier items (100 pounds and over).

Sensory Requirements: Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)andAffirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Student Loan Forgiveness

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Care Plan

• Basic Term Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Dependent Life Insurance

• Accidental Death and

Dismemberment Insurance

• City Pension Plan

• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 457 Savings Plan (three options)

• Paid Annual Leave / Vacation

• Bonus Vacation Hours

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

• Educational Assistance Program *(Depending on budget funding)

• On-site Training Program

• Wellness Program

• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans

• Credit Union

• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

• Flexible Spending Account

• Direct Deposit

• Social Security

Student Loan Forgiveness

Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov/publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and/or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance*(Depending on available budget funding)

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

CreditUnion

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and/or dependent care expenses.

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

01

Do you possess a High School Diploma or valid equivalent?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Do you have at least two (2) months of experience involving lifeguard training?

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide details where and when you obtained lifeguard experience. Failure to describe your experience in detail may disqualify you from the recruitment process. If you do not have experience in the areas noted above, please write N/A.

04

Do you possess and maintain a Professional Lifeguard Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Do you possess and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification from American Heart Association BLS or American Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Do you posses and maintain a Emergency Medical Response Certification or EMT/ Paramedic Certification?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, which certification do you possess and when was it obtained?

08

Are you able to obtain the First Responder Certification or EMT/ Paramedic Certification within the first year upon offer of employment?

+ Yes

+ No

+ I already posses the First Responder Certification or EMT/ Paramedic Certification

09

The schedule for this position requires the incumbent to work four (4) days a week at ten (10) hours a day. The incumbent may also be required to work weekends as needed. Are you willing and able to work the schedule required for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

10

Do you possess [or be able to obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire] and maintain a valid State of Florida driver's license.

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

City of Boynton Beach

Address

100 E. Ocean Ave

City Hall - Human Resources

Boynton Beach, Florida, 33435

Phone

5617426275

5617426275

Website

http://www.boynton-beach.org

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