Overview The Gulf Beach Lifeguard participates in beach rescue operations on the Gulf and McGee beaches and responds to any medical emergency through dispatch calls from drowning to trauma with injuries. The objective of this position is to keep beach goers safe through preventive response actions while on the beach and swimming in the gulf waters.
Responsibilities • Respond to emergency calls to include swimmers in distress, drowning, recovery, major medical calls, major trauma and minor injuries • Requires constant surveying of the water and providing public safety • Ensure that all beach rescue equipment and fleet remain in top working condition and are clean • Must remain current on all certification and training requirements • Must be physically ready to respond to emergencies at all times • Assist with special events by providing water safety, first aid, traffic control and supplies • Will be required to operate jet skis and trucks with emergency response lights and sirens • Performs other related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work• Temporary
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Qualifications • Less than High School • No prior experience
Licenses and Certifications Required • A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire • CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained within six (6) weeks from date of hire • Must successfully complete USLA (United States Lifesaving Association) training within six weeks from date of hire
Employment Testing Employment is contingent on passing any pre-offer pre-employment testing as listed below: • Successfully perform an open water rescue • Swim 500 meters (550) yards over a measured course in ten minutes or less • Strength and stamina to perform the rigorous physical duties of an open water lifeguard Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below: • Criminal Background Check: Yes • Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes • Drug Screening: Yes • Physical Exam: Yes
Basis of Rating A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.
Supplemental Information • Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi. The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.