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St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners are seeking individuals to fill seasonal Lifeguards positions to staff St. Johns County Beaches. St. Johns County is located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. St. Johns County is located in the northeast part of the State and is bordered by the St. Johns River to the west and 42 miles of ocean to the east. St. Johns County Lifeguards are responsible for actively guarding 11 miles of beaches and providing emergency response to the remaining areas.St. Johns County Lifeguards work under the direct supervision of St. Johns County Fire Rescue Officers assigned to the Marine Rescue Division. St. Johns County Fire Rescue (SJCFR) currently employs 400 full time personnel and hire an additional 80 seasonal personnel to fill both tower lifeguard and lifeguard supervisor positions. In 2022, St. Johns County Lifeguards responded to 24,242 calls for service including swimmers in distress, boat rescues, medical and traumatic emergencies and missing person incidents. St. Johns County is a certified by the United States Lifesaving Association as an Advanced Open Water Lifesaving Agency and Personal Watercraft Training Agency. All first-year employees are required to attend the Marine Rescue Training Academy where they are provided with all the required training for employment including; CPR for the professional rescuer, Advanced Open Water Lifesaving, Emergency Medical Responder. In addition, individuals are able to obtain their Emergency Vehicle Operator certification and Personal Watercraft Operator certification. We pride ourselves on being a progressive, professional fire rescue department dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of the community. All returning lifeguards are required to complete 24 hours of annual recurrent training in order to be eligible for employment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The ideal Lifeguard candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to: Provides surveillance and protection of individuals within assigned area including but not limited to: water surveillance, response to medical and aquatic emergencies, and assistance to missing persons.Administers appropriate patient care in emergency situations based upon department protocols and procedures. Protects life and property through safe and effective marine rescue techniques utilizing specialized training and equipment. Assists in performing scheduled mechanical inspections of all rescue, medical and other equipment in an assigned unit; assists with replenishment, replacement and repairs; documents and notifies supervisor of operational defects. Operates vehicles in a safe and lawful manner and according to department policies and procedures. Participates in required training. Assists in the completion EMS reports and Rescue reports. Maintains a full-time presence on the job. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please note all first-year applicants are required to attend the Marine Rescue Training Academy. All individuals must complete pre-employment paperwork and complete a physical skills qualification test prior to attending the Marine Rescue Training Academy. Individuals who successfully pass pre-employment screening and physical skills test will be paid to attend the Academy. Please note that completion of an application for employment does not guarantee consideration for a position unless all other requirements are meet. Individuals who are currently licensed as Florida State EMT / Paramedic or certified USLA Advanced Open Water Lifeguard may be exempt for portions of the Academy. Pre-employment paperwork, tryout dates and times, and the Marine Rescue Training Academy dates can be found on the county website http://www.sjcfl.us/MarineRescue/index.aspx NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.