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Job Description
Description
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2025 SUMMER SEASON!
Additional Compensation:- 5% is paid to individuals with EMT certification
- 5% is paid to individuals with bilingual skills
The City of Huntington Beach is seeking to hire responsible men and women to provide first-line lifeguard protection at the City's beautiful beaches. Ocean Lifeguards primarily perform ocean rescues, perform preventative actions and provide medical aid as needed.
The MARINE SAFETY DIVISION of the FIRE DEPARTMENT is responsible for responding to all aquatic emergencies within the city limits.- Over 16 million visitors enjoy the City's beaches annually, during which the Marine Safety Division averages more than 4,500 rescues each year.
- The division provides lifeguard services for approximately 4.75 miles of City-operated beaches.
- The Marine Safety Division may respond to mutual aids and other aquatic emergencies throughout Orange County.
- Approximately 200 Lifeguards are employed each year.
Examples of Essential Duties- Lifeguards an assigned area from a tower or emergency rescue vehicle
- Performs ocean rescues, informs bathers and boaters of hazardous ocean conditions, and removes dangerous objects from the beach and ocean area
- Performs routine and preventative maintenance on towers, vehicle, equipment and other facilities within an assigned area
- Maintains daily records of activities and completes reports on same
- Interacts with the public on the beach; answers questions and assists patrons with problems and advises of Municipal Ordinances
- Operates specialized lifesaving equipment and performs various first aid practices of a highly skilled nature
- Participates in all rescue, first aid and aquatic emergencies until relieved by a supervisor
- Performs other related duties as required
Minimum Qualifications- Minimum Age: 17 by July 1 of the year employee will be hired - Proof required (Age 16 for HB City Beach Junior Guards who have been in the Program during the 2024 summer season and receive a positive recommendation from Marine Safety Management)
- Vision: 20/40 uncorrected in both eyes or 20/40 corrected (by contacts only) in both eyes.
- Health: Excellent, including good hearing
- License: A valid CA drivers license with an acceptable driving record may be required.
- Other: A pre-placement medical exam and drug screening will be conducted upon a conditional offer of employment.
- Date: Exams will be held on an ongoing basis with the first test dates scheduled for August 2024, with additional test dates to be scheduled
- Time: To be determined
- Location: To be determined
- Interviews: To be determined
The performance exam consists of 2 physical events (subject to change): 1,000 yard pool swim in under 15 minutes1,800 yard ocean run-swim-run All events are conducted in prevailing conditions around and through the Huntington Beach Pier. Applicants must satisfactorily complete all phases of the performance exam to be eligible for further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS- Candidates successfully completing all components of the Performance Exam will be placed on a list.
- Qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.
- Based on the combined results, of the performance exam and the oral interview, the top qualified candidates will be invited to the Ocean Lifeguard Pre-Summer Academy.
- Upon a conditional offer of employment, a pre-placement medical exam, drug screen, swim test and Live Scan DOJ fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results. The employment physical will be conducted by a physician designated by the City.
- Upon hire, employees are subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification. Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
- Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards are "At Will" employees who work on a seasonal, as needed, basis. Hours vary and will include weekends and holidays.
OCEAN LIFEGUARD ACADEMY- Training classes are conducted at the Marine Safety Training Center and the dates and times will be provided to those candidates who are successful in the performance exam and interviews.
- New Hires are required to attend all scheduled classes.
- Ocean Lifeguards will be compensated during their academy training.
- New Hires will receive lifeguard equipment (i.e. uniform, fins, sunglasses, etc.) and an annual beach parking pass.
Upon successful completion of the Ocean Lifeguard Academy, candidates will receive certification by the Red Cross in CPR for the Professional Rescuer and Emergency Medical Response.
Supplemental Information
Must have physical strength, endurance, and ability required to perform the essential functions of the job, including: swimming, running, walking, standing, climbing, stooping, bending, pulling, pushing, sitting for extended periods of time and the ability to drag up to 150 pounds. Must be able to withstand prolonged exposure to the beach and ocean environment, including prolonged exposure to cold weather, water, and sun. May be exposed to hazardous materials and communicable diseases. Employees of this classification must be able to demonstrate before hire and annually thereafter the ability to swim 1,000 yards within 15 minutes.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program; due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle. Only employees 18 years or older may be assigned to drive a City vehicle. At time of hire or upon reaching 18 years of age, must provide proof of a valid California driver license and an acceptable driving record. Must maintain acceptable driving record throughout employment with the City.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
TO APPLY
Applicants are required to submit a completed on-line Employment Application prior to the performance exam. You may find the on-line Employment Application by following the link "Apply" above.Applicants are also required to attach a completed Performance Exam Form and a signed Liability Waiver Form along with their application. These forms may be obtained from the Marine Safety Division web page at: Marine Safety Division . NOTE: APPLICANTS NOT SUBMITTING THE PERFORMANCE EXAM FORM AND SIGNED WAIVER ATTACHED TO THEIR APPLICATION WILL BE SCREENED OUT OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS.
Surf City Lifeguard Employees' Association members receive the following benefits:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of five steps. Merit step increases are based on statisfactory performance.
CERTIFICATION PAY is available for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification (except Ocean Lifeguard II and Ocean Lifeguard III) and for bilingual usage.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
BEACH PARKING PASSES are issued to Recurrent Ocean Lifeguards who pass the annual re-qualification examination.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Surf City Lifeguard Employee Association".
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Huntington Beach
Show moreTHE COMMUNITY
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.
Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.
The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.
There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.
There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.
THE CITY GOVERNMENT
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.
The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.
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