Pinellas County is hiring full and part-time lifeguards.
Beach season has arrived and swimmers, paddle boarders, kayakers and body-surfers have already started to flood Pinellas County beaches. Pinellas County is hiring lifeguards to monitor county beaches to help visitors have a fun and safe experience.
Lifeguards will be stationed on county beaches at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks until Monday, Sept. 19.
Positions are available for full-time or part-time seasonal employment, with pay starting at $12.55 per hour. Shifts are 10 hours per day.
To apply, visit employment.pinellascounty.org. Individuals who enjoy helping the public in a fast-paced, detail-oriented role are encouraged to apply.
Requirements for the position include:
American Red Cross certifications:
• American Red Cross or equivalent current lifeguarding certification
• American Red Cross or equivalent current CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health care providers.
• American Red Cross or equivalent current first aid certification.
Experience:
• Three months of responsible lifeguard experience within the last five years
Must pass the following physical agility pre-hire tests:
• 500 meter swim under 10 minutes
• One mile run under eight minutes
Additional requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work any county beach parks as schedule and staffing demands.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver license.
Highly desirable qualifications:
• Current first responder, E.M.T. or paramedic certification
• Coast Guard boating safety certification – eight hours
A list of current job openings is available at employment.pinellascounty.org.