Lifeguard

Department : Emergency Services

Emergency Services

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Have you ever dreamed of being a lifeguard on the beautiful beaches of Sarasota County? If so, this is your opportunity to join our team!

Starting pay rate of $19.13 / hour along with opportunities for growth and development. Earn your EMT certification with us!

An average day consists of keeping the beach safe and assisting the public with beach condition information. You will complete incident and daily operational reports.

• Rescue swimmers in distress.
• Administer first aid and / or CPR, Automated External Defibrillator, and oxygen administration following appropriate medical protocol.
• May operate County issued equipment, which includes radios, vehicles, boats, and jet skis, and performs preventative equipment maintenance duties.
• Assist in aquatic programs such as learn-to-swim classes, water safety classes, and special events.

Work Hours :

• Beach hours are 9 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., 7 days a week.

About You

Minimum Qualifications : Must be at least 18 years of age

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Ability to pass, and re-qualify (bi-annually), Sarasota County's Basic Lifeguard Performance Test, which includes :
• mile run (4 : 00 minute time limit).
• 500-meter pool swim (10 : 00 minute time limit).
• 200-yard beach run with 50-yard swim rescue (4 : 00 minute time limit).
• 100-yard board rescue (4 : 00 minute time limit) (those with prior open water experience only).
• Ability to complete the Lifeguard Training Program Curriculum, CPR certification, and First Responder Training certification (paid for by the County).
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualification : EMT certification (paid for by the County).

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 a risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Special Note : This position works where children regularly congregate and in accordance with Florida Statutes, applicants must pass a criminal sexual predator, and sexual offender background check.

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 for a period of five years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range : $19.13 / hour

• Potentially higher with prior open water lifeguarding experience.
• $1.50 per hour pay additive with current and valid State of Florida EMT-B Certification.

Interview / Test Schedule :

9 : 00 am : Orientation

9 : 15 am : mile run (4 : 00 minute time limit)

9 : 30 am : 500-meter pool swim (10 : 00 minute time limit)

10 : 00 am : 200-yard beach run with 50-yard swim rescue (4 : 00 minute time limit)

10 : 15 am : 100-yard board rescue (4 : 00 minute time limit) (candidates with prior open water experience only)

11 : 00 am : In-person interviews upon successful completion of physical skills test.

Benefits :

• Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)

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For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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Last updated : 2024-08-20

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