Open Water Lifeguard – Department OF Fire Jobs

Overview

Position Title: Open Water Lifeguard

Company: City Of Carlsbad

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Description:

 Under general supervision, maintains surveillance over a section of beach from an assigned station or patrols a section of beach in a vehicle to protect life, prevent accidents and enforce beach regulations; performs preventative actions in the interest of public safety; provides emergency medical treatment; assists in the maintenance of facilities and equipment; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. This position is a temporary, hourly, extra-help position and does not include leave or medical benefits. Additionally, hours are not set and may fluctuate day to day depending on the number of people at the beach at any given time.

Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned
• Rescue persons in danger and provide first aid as necessary
• Give accurate information about aquatic facilities and programs. Assist in conducting special events and in the maintenance operation of aquatic facilities
• Observe the activities of swimmers in and around a public pool to assure that policies, rules, and regulations are observed, and hazards are eliminated or minimized
• Maintain group and individual discipline

Requirements:

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift, carry and manipulate objects weighing up to 75 pounds
• Work to knee level in irrigation trenches and with exposure to potentially hazardous conditions
• Perform sustained heavy physical labor
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work varying hours
• Must be available to work overtime and respond to emergency calls