Pinellas County Seeks Lifeguards For 2021 Beach Season

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.

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, click here.

Requirements for the position include:

• American Red Cross lifeguard certification, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Current CPR/AED and first aid certification
• Must complete 500-meter swim under 10 minutes and 1-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

Current first responder, E.M.T. or paramedic certification is a plus.

A list of current job openings is available here.