Ocean Lifeguard

Under general supervision of a Marine Safety Officer, Lifeguards are responsible for the surveillance of the ocean and the prevention of emergency situations. They assist the public in case of emergency, render first-aid to injured patrons and exercise careful watch over recreational activities, facilities and equipment. Work schedule includes weekends and holidays.

Essential Functions

Preventing emergency situations; rendering first aid to injured patrons; Performing ocean rescues; obtaining professional aid in case of serious accident or injury.

Informing the public of the municipal codes as related to beach and water activities; warning the public of existing and periodic hazards of the ocean and beach.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Possession of CPR and First Aid Certification during first year. Must be able to pass physical test.  Must be able to speak and understand English.

Lifeguard Test

Tests for the Lifeguard position are given throughout the year, based on position vacancy. 
For confirmation of test dates call:

The City of Hollywood Human Resources Dept.
(954) 921-3216 or
The Fire Rescue/Beach Safety Division
(954) 921-3423

Run/Swim

The physical test for lifeguard consists of a 500 yard sand run/500 yard ocean swim (concurrent).

Candidates will run a 500 yard stretch of beach parallel to the ocean.  They will then enter the water, swim around a buoy 15 yards off shore and swim  parallel to shore 500 hundred yards (in the opposite direction of which they ran) back to the starting line, where they will turn another buoy and head to shore.  A 15 yard run up the beach (funnel finish) will end the test.

Passing times depend on water conditions:

Calm Water	10 min.
Swift Current	9 min. 30 sec.

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