Lifeguard - Seasonal - Safety

The County of Volusia is seeking 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.

NOTE: This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.

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.

Successful completion of recruit class held by 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.

Trainees must have successfully passed the "Lifeguard Field Training Operations" program and be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Note: A social security card is required for payroll purposes.

Note: Must pass required background check (criminal history, physical, TB and drug screen).

• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
• Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific medical aid techniques.
• Ability to rapidly learn rules and regulations relating to park and beach activities.
• Ability to exercise tact, firmness, and good judgment in enforcing such rules and regulations. Ability to prevent dangerous situations from arising, to recognize emergencies and to take effective action.
• Skill in surf swimming, lifesaving and medical aid.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability 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. Peripheral vision.

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. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.