Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard

Overview

The Gulf Beach Senior Lifeguard oversees all beach rescue operations on the gulf beaches and dispatch emergency calls from drowning to trauma with injuries.

Responsibilities

• Respond to any medical emergency on the gulf beaches to include swimmers in distress, drowning, recovery, major medical calls, major trauma, and minor injuries
• Assist the Program Manager with interviewing, hiring, orientating, training, scheduling, disciplining, and other supervisory duties that pertain to seasonal employees
• Stay current with all required training and development.
• Assist with special events by providing water safety, first aid, traffic control and supplies
• Ensure that all beach rescue equipment stays in top working condition and cleaned
• Will be required to operate jet skis and trucks with lights and sirens
• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma / GED
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience
• 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
• Must be able to swim 500 meters (550 yards) over a measured course in ten minutes or less
• Must be able to successfully perform an open water rescue
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications must be obtained within six (6) weeks from date of hire from our agency
• Must be able to pass a test of strength and stamina to perform the rigorous physical duties of an open water lifeguard

Other Information : Benefits

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes :

Texas Municipal Retirement System TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation.

The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical / dental / vision / life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave 40 hours per year
• Sick leave 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Ten (10) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center
• Learning & Development Academy
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• 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.
• 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.
30+ days ago