<p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>High school diploma or GED. Six months of experience as a Full-Time MDFR lifeguard are required. Must possess and maintain certifications in Adult, Infant /Child and Two-person CPR, First Aid, Emergency Medical Response (EMR); Lifeguard Training provided by the Red Cross, YMCA, or other nationally recognized aquatic training program. Must qualify and be certified by the State of Florida as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within the probationary period and maintain EMT certification for continued employment. Must successfully complete an annual performance and physical examination, including vision standards for continued employment. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment. Must possess a State of Florida Driver's License. Qualified applicants will be scheduled for a performance test prior to the interview which will include a distance swim and run, simulated rescue, first aide, and artificial respiration practices and procedures. Vision standards are 20/40 in each eye uncorrected.</p> <p>Recruitment Notes</p> <p>This position will reside in Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Special Operations Division, with the Marine Services Bureau. The incumbent in this position will work a 40-hour work week and will be responsible for performing skilled water safety work, while preventing accidents and injuries at various beaches operated by Miami-Dade County. The incumbent in this position will be required to work holidays and weekends and will be considered essential employees of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. This position entails working post-storm conditions or when an emergency declaration has been announced by the Mayor or Governor. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for responding to all surf rescue emergencies; rescuing, assisting, and treating patrons that are in distress. In addition, the incumbent in this position will be tasked with responding to land-based emergencies, assisting patrons as needed, and treating anyone in need while following the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medical protocols and procedures that are established. The incumbent in this position will be required to maintain all required certifications, maintain physical fitness, and meet the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) standards by passing two (2) lifeguard physical agility tests annually. This position will also be required to take a two-part high risk physical as part of their employment and must be free of drug and alcohol use. This position will be tasked with the maintenance of apparatus' (both fixed and movable), Lifeguard towers, and Ocean Rescue Headquarters. Work schedules and daily needs will be directed by the assigned Beach Safety Manager, Marine Services Chief, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue policies & procedures. Lifeguard 2 employees are expected to perform and complete all lawful directives, daily tasks and job assignments, as directed by his/her supervisor.</p>