Ocean Lifeguard (Part-Time)

The Position

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of a Marine Safety Officer, is responsible for the surveillance of the ocean and the prevention of emergency situations. The incumbent assists the public in case of emergency, renders first aid to injured patrons and exercises careful watch over recreational activities, facilities and equipment. Work is reviewed through observation and oral reports for adherence to established policies and beach rules. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prevents emergency situations; renders first aid to injured patrons; performs ocean rescues; obtains professional aid in case of serious accident or injury.
• Informs the public of the municipal codes as related to beach and water activities; warns the public of existing and periodic hazards of the ocean and the beach.
• Prevents rough playing on the beach; exercises careful watch over small children and adolescents, recognizes non-swimmers and prevents the need to perform ocean rescues.
• Fills out activity reports; drives and maintains city vehicles; posts ocean conditions for public information.
• Recognizes ocean currents and conditions in order to be proactive in public safety to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
• Communicates clearly on portable radios in emergency situations.
• Performs related work, including cleaning and maintenance of Headquarters and Tower, and other duties as required for this position description only.
• Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.

The Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

High School diploma or GED equivalent, plus one (1) year experience as an Ocean Lifeguard.

500 meter run / 500 meter swim under 12 minutes required.

Speak and understand the English language required.

Preferred:

EMT is preferred.

Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

• CPR Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
• First Responder Certification to be obtained within one year of hire.
• Valid Driver's License: With proof of automobile insurance
• Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
• Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of ocean rescue and life-saving methods and practices.
• Knowledge of municipal rules and regulations related to the use of beach areas.
• Ability to make sound, quick independent judgments and to handle persons in emergency or life-threatening situations.
• Ability to instruct and supervise beach users in the prevention of various accidents.
• Ability to perform rigorous exercises and keep in top physical condition, including but not limited to, running, swimming, and paddling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to pass an annual requalification test consisting of one-half mile swim, one half mile run within 24 ½ minutes.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency using a buoy and rescue board.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak, and stand for long periods. Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force as needed and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves moderate to heavy physical activity in a primarily outdoor setting under all types of weather conditions with the added exposure to insects, animals and other hazards.
This position spends most of the time working in a physically threatening environment that requires me to make life and death decisions for the employee and others.

The Examination

You will be required to run 500 meters and swim 500 meters in 12 minutes or less and you must also speak and understand the English language.

SWIM TEST IS SCHEDULED

WEDNESDAY
May 7, 2025
AT 8:00 AM

This run/swim test will be given at the Lifeguard First Aid Station on Hollywood Beach at Madison Street. (954) 921-3423. Parking is available behind 1201 S. Ocean Drive in a City of Hollywood designated parking lot.

You will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• *The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• *The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• *The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES

Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average at least thirty (30) hours or more of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:

• All regular part time employees who average at least 30 hours per week shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

• up to seven (7) completed years 60 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 84 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years108 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years 120 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above 150 hours

After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week are paid six (6) hours per holiday:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday President's Day Memorial Day
Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day
New Year's Eve

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week accrue six hours (6) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive 12 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
• Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
• Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week will receive a (non-matching) City contribution to a Nationwide deferred comp 457 plan in the amount of $1,000.00 to be paid annually on the employee’s anniversary date of hire. (Employee must enroll in a 457 to receive).
• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier |Medical OAP |Medical OAPIN
Employee Only | $110.08 | $64.08
Employee +1 | $274.76 | $82.35
Employee + 2 or More | $538.41 | $167.34

• Part-time employees who average 30 hours or more per week shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

Enrollment Tier |VSP Option 1 |VSP Option 2 |VSP Option 3
Employee Only | $2.36 | $3.87 | $4.44
Employee +1 | $4.73 | $7.73 | $8.87
Employee + 2 or More | $7.61 | $12.45 | $14.28

• Employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.

Regularly scheduled non-seasonal part-time employees who average more than 15 hours per week but less than thirty (30) hours of work per week shall be eligible for the following benefits:

• All regular part time employees who average at least 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees shall accrue vacation leave as follows:

• up to seven (7) completed years 40 hours
• more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years 56 hours
• more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years72 hours
• more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years80 hours
• twenty (20) completed years and above 100 hours

After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager.

• Part-time employee who average more than 15 hours per week but less than 30 hours per week are paid 4 hours per holiday:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday President's Day Memorial Day
Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day
New Year's Eve

• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 shall accrue four hours (4) per month in sick leave accruals. The hours paid to the employee will be the number of hours that the part-time employee was scheduled to work on the date they called in sick.
• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will receive 8 hours each fiscal year of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
• Part-time employees who average 15 hours per week but less than 30 will be provided a supplement insurance product in the amount not to exceed $500.00.
• Bereavement leave is provided for the demise of an immediate family member. Part-time employees will receive one work week with compensation based upon the average hours worked in the previous 13 weeks.
• Employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following continuous years of service with the City:

• 5 years of service 5%
• 10 years of service 3%
• 12.5 years of service 2.75%
• 15 years of service 2%

• All part-time employees may enter a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• All part-time employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• All part-time employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• All part-time employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.
• All part-time employees may have access the City’s fitness facility free of charge.

IMPORTANT NOTICE -This document ‘BENEFITS SUMMARY’ is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.

Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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• City of Hollywood, FL

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