Seasonal Ocean Lifeguard - Laguna Beach

Job summary

Under general supervision, Ocean Lifeguards patrol beaches with the overall goal of providing protection to life, limb and property.

Responsibilities

• Patrols and provides continual surveillance of swimmers in a designated section of beach and water from an assigned station
• Participates in ocean rescues
• Protects bathers and warns them of dangerous conditions
• Maintains telephone or radio communication with Marine Safety Dispatch
• Maintains and ensures equipment and supplies are in good working condition
• Answers questions and assists the public as necessary
• Informs bathers and boaters of hazardous ocean conditions
• Removes dangerous objects from ocean and surf line
• Maintains daily records of activities of assigned area and reports them at the end of the shift to the designated personnel
• Advises beach patrons of municipal ordinances, California Harbor and Navigation regulations and California Fish and Game Codes
• Operates specialized lifesaving equipment and performs various emergency medical skills
• Participates in rescues, first aid events, and aquatic emergencies until relieved by a supervisor
• Provides assistance as a Junior Lifeguard Instructor, providing oversight and instruction to program participants
• Provides relief to other Lifeguards on duty
• Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with the public and peers
• Performs other duties as required

Job description