Lifeguards Needed For 2021 Beach Season In Pinellas

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — Seasonal lifeguards are needed in Pinellas County to ensure public health and safety of the community at Pinellas County beach parks. Lifeguards will be stationed on county beaches at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks from April to September. Individuals who enjoy helping the public in a fast-paced, detail-oriented role are encouraged to apply.

Positions are available for full-time or part-time seasonal employment, with pay starting at $13.95 per hour for new lifeguards and $14.58 per hour for senior-level lifeguards. Lifeguards may work 10-hour shifts. To apply, visit www.pinellascounty.org/careers.

Requirements for the position include:

• American Red Cross lifeguarding certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certification
• Must complete 500-meter swim under 10 minutes and one-mile run under eight minutes
• Must be able to complete the 40-hours of training provided by Pinellas County Beach Patrol program
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work at one of our county beach park as schedule and staffing demands
• Ability to work a variety of schedules including weekends and holidays, and compulsory work periods in special, emergency and/or disaster situations
• Must possess a valid USA driver license

Highly-desirable qualifications:

• Current first responder, E.M.T. or paramedic certification

A list of current job openings is available at www.pinellascounty.org/careers.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of the service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in employment by the state and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

This press release was produced by Pinellas County. The views expressed here are the author's own.