Are you interested in a job that involves sun, sand and saving lives?
If so, we have the perfect summer job for you! Volusia County’s Beach
Safety Division is hiring lifeguards to help keep beachgoers safe this
summer. Upcoming tryouts are mandatory for those interested in a
position.
Swim tryout dates and locations are:
Saturday, February 29th
8 to 11 a.m.: Port Orange YMCA, 4701 City Center Parkway
Saturday, March 7
8 to 11 a.m.: Ormond Beach YMCA
Saturday, March 14
8 to 11 a.m.: Ormond Beach YMCA
Noon to 3 p.m.: Port Orange YMCA
Applicants must be at least 16 on or before June 1 and be able to swim 500 meters freestyle in under 10 minutes, swim 50 yards freestyle in under 30 seconds, and run a half-mile in under 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Candidates considered for hiring will undergo a background check,
physical and drug screening.
Starting pay is $12.37 per hour. There is a $500 incentive for
lifeguards if they meet criteria specifying number of weekend work days over their first summer. This is explained during the recruit class.
Those who wish to participate in the selection process must attend one of the 2019 tryouts, as well as Volusia County Beach Safety’s lifeguard recruit class (mandatory 48-hour ocean rescue training). Additionally,participants must attend a 40-hour first responder class and CPR course or provide proof of equivalence.
For more information, visit volusia.org/beach or call 386-239-6414.
