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| Ocean Lifeguard 1 | |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| High school diploma or GED. Must possess certifications in adult, infant/child and two-person CPR, First Aid, DOT First Responder and lifeguarding provided by the Red Cross, YMCA, or other nationally recognized aquatic training program. Prior to the interview, qualified applicants will be scheduled for a performance test which may include distance swim and run, simulated rescue, first aid, and artificial respiration practices and procedures. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must meet Miami-Dade County physical standards, including vision standards of 20/40 in each eye uncorrected. Must be able to work days, nights, holidays, and weekends on a varied work schedule. Continued employment requires meeting all physical standards, successfully completing performance test and maintaining all required certifications. | |
| Job Specifications | |
| NATURE OF WORK
This is skilled water safety work in preventing accidents and injuries at a public bathing beach or swimming pool. Employees in this class are responsible for safeguarding patrons at a County bathing beach or swimming pool by preventing injury or loss of life through drowning and for administering first aid or artificial respiration. Work is performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations governing the public use of swimming areas or pools, and by recognized practices of water safety. Supervision is received from a technical superior who makes work assignments and reviews work for orderliness and rule enforcement by visual inspection.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Maintains order and discipline among bathers and other persons at an assigned county swimming area or pool. Rescues bathers in distress; applies resuscitation and administers first aid when necessary. Operates a rescue boat to patrol the swimming area in the enforcement of rules and regulations and also in the rescue of persons in distress. Assists pool managers in pool procedures such as inspection of rescue equipment and collection of water samples for tests; when assigned assists in the teaching of swimming classes or other aquatic programs. Maintains general appearance and cleanliness of beach area or pool when able to do so without distraction from lifeguarding. Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of approved water rescue methods and specific first aid techniques. Ability to learn rules and regulations relating to pool, park, and beach activities rapidly and 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 pool and surf swimming, lifesaving, and first aid.
Physical strength and agility and freedom from disabling defects; and ability to meet prescribed physical standards.
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