The Town of Wrightsville Beach is taking applications for Ocean Rescue Lifeguards for the 2024 season. The starting pay is $16.50 per hour with additional compensation for having your NC EMT certification.
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to swim 500 meters in 10 minutes, or less.
• Ability to run 1 mile in 8 minutes or less
• At least 18 years of age or older.
• Try out dates and times are:
April 28, 2024 (Sunday)
May 04, 2024 (Saturday)
Meeting location and time: South side of Crystal Pier located on the south end of Wrightsville
Beach 08:30 am.
The pre-test will consist of the following skills:
-½ mile ocean swim, followed by a one-mile soft sand run, then two rescues. One will be an active
victim the other a passive victim.
Applicants will work approximately 46 hours per week with a start date of May 13, 2024.
Mandatory drug test and physical is required prior to the start date.
Applications can be found at the Town of Wrightsville Beach website or may be obtained from Town Hall. Should you need any additional information, please email the address below.
Dave Baker Ocean Rescue Director
E-mail: dbaker@towb.org
The Town of Wrightsville Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
