Lifeguard Jobs

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Staff Photo 2013 Spend the summer lifeguarding on the beach on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina!

Shore Beach Service is always looking for lifeguards who enjoy working with people and possess good moral character and high standards of physical fitness. Each year, we hire more than 70 lifeguards from across the country and around the world to fill our available jobs. Watch the video below featuring footage of our weekly training sessions and other clips from the summer to see what a job with Shore Beach Service is all about. Read some of the frequently asked questions that we receive from prospective employees about the job.

What would I be doing?

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• Some lifeguards assigned to water observation in highchairs, but others operate a beach rental stand with umbrellas & chairs and/or sailboats & beach cycles.

• All lifeguards watch designated sections of beach keeping focused, alert, and ready to provide assistance to those using the beaches of Hilton Head Island.

• Our lifeguards are trained to do both highchair and rentals and will likely do both jobs during the summer.

• We do not have beach rental positions available to people who are not lifeguard certified.

• Rental guards operate, and take down the beach rental stand when assigned to that role.

• Lifeguards attend weekly training sessions that cover open water safety & rescue, first aid, beach ecology, and other job related topics.

What are the Hours&Pay?

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• All guards work 6 days per week

• Highchair guards are on the beach from about 8:45 am to 5:15 pm

• Rental guards are on the beach from about 8:15 AM to 5:45 PM (more or less depending on location assignment).

• Gross pay varies with beach assignment and generally ranges from $88 to $110 per day ($480-$600 per week) for first year guards.

• All lifeguards sign a contract committing to a term of employment that is usually at least 3 months during our season (late March-late October)

• Providing the guard completes that term, he or she is eligible for a bonus (about 15% of pay) based on days worked and/or equipment rented. This bonus is included in the $88-$110 per day estimate.

Where would I live?

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• Shore can arrange housing to those guards who do not have their own housing.

• Shore's housing is generally a 2 or 3 bedroom apartment, with 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and living room.

• The apartments are shared with other Shore employees, with 2 guards per bedroom.

• Rent ranges from $80 to $90 per week with utilities included. A $300 security deposit is required.

• Shore will not provide coed housing.

• Many employees arrange for housing and roommates through their own contacts.

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What is Hilton Head Island like?

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• Hilton Head Island is on the southernmost tip of South Carolina, about 15 miles north of Savannah, Georgia & 95 miles south of Charleston, South Carolina.

• Besides spending time on our beautiful beaches, Hilton Head Island offers world-class golf & tennis, sailing, jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, deep sea fishing, kayaking, dolphin cruises, factory outlet stores and much more.

• Hilton Head Island also has hundreds of bars and restaurants to choose from.

• Shore Beach Service lifeguards enjoy discounts at a number of business throughout the island.

How do I qualify for employment?

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• Be at least 17 years of age.

• Possess current certifications in lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid.

• Demonstrate ability to swim 500 meters (550 yards) in 10 minutes or less.

• Show evidence of a recent physical examination.

• We prefer experience in water safety, but it is not required.

• Backgrounds in customer service and/or athletics are other attributes that Shore Beach Service looks for in an applicant.

• You can apply without certifications and the physical being completed. They must be completed by your first day of employment.

How can I apply?

Click here for an application

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