Ocean Rescue Lifeguard

Register for your tryout at: destateparks.com/BeachPatrol

Delaware State Beach Patrol Ocean Rescue Lifeguards are responsible for ensuring the safety of beachgoers at Delaware State Parks’ four beaches: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park – Tower Rd & South Inlet Day Area, and Fenwick Island State Park. Full-time from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Guards will be paid throughout all training and competitions with ample opportunities to gain new skills, build professional networks and leadership experience, and increase pay grade. In the day to day, our guards are responsible for:

• Evaluating environmental conditions on the beach/ocean and advising beachgoers of safety hazards
• Surveying the ocean and beaches for dangerous conditions or behaviors
• Administering basic or advanced first aid and responding to emergency situation
• Continued physical fitness training

Pay & Perks

• Starting pay: $18.75
• Additional pay incentives for advanced certifications provided by DSBP or fluency in a 2nd language
• Increased pay rate with tenure or promotion to advanced rank
• Retention bonus & referral bonus
• Subsidized housing available (age 18+)
• Nationally recognized professional certifications and training in emergency response, lifesaving, SCUBA and more
• Paid training and competitions

Basic Qualifications

• Successful completion of tryout
• Passionate about personal physical fitness
• Team-oriented, collaborative
• Willingness to learn & lead in emergency situations
• Age 16+ by May 25, 2024

Learn more and register for your tryout here: https://destateparks.com/BeachPatrol

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.75 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person