What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Outreach Coordinator position at City of Corpus Christi?
Summary
We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.
Pay
This position is an Exempt position at pay grade 206.
Attendance
Rotating 40-hour work week, Monday – Sunday; must be available to work additional hours as needed.
Who May Apply?
All persons legally authorized to work in the United States
Overview
The Safety Outreach Coordinator will administer the Junior Lifeguard Program and Beach Safety Education campaign and provide training of new open water rescue lifeguards. They will also provide watery safety talks and rip current and high-risk area demonstrations, conduct water safety presentations at local schools, and run the new junior lifeguard camp and classes.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training that pertains to all Beach Rescue employees
- Oversee the Junior Lifeguard Program
- Submit training reports and Education Program results to Program Managers
- Assist Program Manager with development of policies and procedures that are proficient and congruent with public safety and in keeping with expectations of the City of Corpus Christi's Parks & Recreation department
- Assist Program Manager with procurement of equipment and supplies needed
- Act as a first responder in an emergency on land or in water including extended search and rescue
- Coordinate and communicate with all emergency response personnel local and non-local and administer emergency medical care, first aid, and CPR as required
- Maintain emergency equipment, medical supplies, training supplies, and beach rescue vehicle
- Provide training of new water rescue lifeguards and conduct daily and weekly in-services
- Provide water safety talks, including rip current and high-risk area demonstrations and conduct water safety presentations at local schools
- Run the new junior lifeguard camp classes
- May be asked to perform other duties as assigned
Skills, Licenses, Other Requirements
- Demonstrate an ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) over a measured course in eleven minutes or less
- Demonstrate an ability to successfully perform an open water rescue
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications may be obtained after hire from our agency within six (6) weeks of hire date
- Demonstrate an ability through a test of strength and stamina to perform the rigorous physical duties of an open water lifeguard
Qualifications
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS)
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience
- A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
- 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
Other Information:
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.