This is advanced supervisory and administrative work managing lifeguarding and beach safety operations at a Metro-Dade County operated public beach.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising lifeguard services, coordinating beach operations, and performing various administrative duties at a public beach facility. Emphasis of the work is on assuring the safety of beach patrons through the provision of lifeguard services, maintaining beach areas in a safe and clean manner, and assuring the maintenance of positive relations with the public. Duties include budgetary preparation and administration, lifeguard training and new equipment evaluation. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in enforcing local ordinances and beach safety rules in effect at county public beaches. Supervision is exercised over supervisory lifeguard personnel with assigned lifeguarding responsibilities. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work for the safe and efficient management of beach safety activities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate lifeguard personnel engaged in enforcing local ordinances regarding water safety and public beach usage, responding to emergencies, and promoting the general welfare of beach patrons.

Responds to and resolves complaints from beach patrons on conduct of lifeguards, beach regulations, and beach maintenance.

Responds to emergencies and incidents occurring at the public beach facility.

Prepares and administers beach safety budget; requisitions equipment, materials and supplies; prepares reports of operations.

Updates beach operations training manual and programs to maintain proficiency in lifesaving techniques and first aid methods.

Conducts routine safety checks of beach equipment, lifeguard facilities and grounds; evaluates and tests new equipment for use in lifesaving operations.

Meets with civic groups, municipal officials and the media to provide information on beach operations; represents department at lifesaving, first aid, water safety programs, and clinics.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of laws, ordinances, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the use of public beach facilities.

Considerable knowledge of beach safety principals, practices, and techniques.

Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, and supplies used in beach safety.

Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in beach safety operations.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Knowledge of budget preparation and reporting procedures.

Ability to supervise a staff of lifeguards and supervisors in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to establish and maintain schedules for beach safety and repair operations.

Ability to design and develop lifeguard training programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, and the public.

Ability to train employees in the area of their assignments.

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