Belmar Is Changing Its Lifeguard Leadership

Belmar is changing its lifeguard leadership.

The Borough Council recently decided to create a new management team that will lead the lifeguard staff.

Belmar is looking for a lifeguard director and assistant supervisor to lead the team of 70 lifeguards, "making Belmar’s Beaches the safest in New Jersey," according to the borough's website. Season rate ranges from $8,000 to $15,500.

Belmar is also seeking applicants for lifeguard, lifeguard lieutenants, captains and training officer for the 2018 Season. Hourly rate ranges from $10 to $15.50 per hour.

Submit resumes and applications to the Director of Public Safety, Borough of Belmar, 601 Main Street, Belmar NJ 07719 by April 1, 2018.

• • Must hold current American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR-PR/AED/First Aid Certifications
• • Excellent communication skills and able to a motivated part of a team.
• • Provide top notch service with a smile.
• • Must be at least 16 years of age.
• • Must be able to walk/stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
• • Must be able to perform physical activities that require moving one's whole body such as lifting, balancing, swimming, climbing and stooping or bending.
• • Must be able to pass the Belmar Lifeguard swim test.
• Must be able to work in varying weather (rain, wind, cold temperatures, direct sunlight or high heat and humidity).

The lifeguard director and assistant supervisors must have 5-10 years of lifeguard experience and exhibit excellent leadership abilities.

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