| Department | Administration – Beach Services |
| Position Title | Beach Services Lifeguard (Seasonal) |
| Salary Range | $10.00 – $12.00 per hour |
| Date Posted | November 11, 2011 |
| Closing Date | Open Until Filled |
| Description | Under regular supervision, performs responsible life-saving work in the Beach Services Division. Work involves using independent judgment in dealing with dangerous or unusual situations, exercising safety practices and procedures. |
| Experience | High school and minimum age 16, good physical condition; possession of all members of both upper and lower extremities; must have vision correctable to 20/20; good character and reputation; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training and experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must possess or be able to obtain training as specified by the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA). Successfully complete certification in one-person adult, two-person adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including obstructed airway training. Will receive no less than 21 hours of Red Cross First Aid Training. |
| Physical Requirements | Must be physically able to effectively operate water rescue equipment, etc. Must be able to exert up to one hundred pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to fifty pounds of force frequently, and/or up to twenty pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to one hundred pounds. Must be able to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes or less and run one-half mile in 3 minutes and 15 seconds. |
| Note | Season end bonus is available to those that qualify. City provides all required training at no cost to lifeguards. All applicants will need to have a physical done by a physician and provide the City with the results. Each applicant will be drug tested by the City. |
NEW Bonuses for the 2012 season!!
The $500.00 bonus for all rookie guards who attend and complete the 7 day lifeguard academy has been re-instated.
The $250.00 bonus for all returning guards has been re-instated.
A new squad leader position has been created.
There will be a pay increase of .50/hr. up to $12.50/hr. for all returning guards.
There will be a $100.00 bonus for guards working Memorial Day weekend (Including Memorial Day).
There will be a $100.00 bonus for guards working Labor Day weekend (Including Labor Day).
**BONUSES WILL NOT BE PAID UNLESS INDIVIDUALS WORK A MINIMUM OF 60 DAYS AND ONE OF THE BONUS WEEKENDS.**
For more information contact: NMB Beach Patrol at 843-281-3820
