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Employment Opportunities

Barrier Island Ocean Rescue is always looking for the highest caliber applicants to work both seasonally and year round.  

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JrBP Lifeguard Starting Pay:  $18.00 per Hour
​Lifeguard Starting Pay:
$20.00 per Hour

Lifeguard+EMT Starting Pay:
$21.75 per Hour

LIFEGUARDS WANTED
  • Full Time Summer Openings
  • Competitive Pay
  • Flexible Hours​
Job Overview

Barrier Island Ocean Rescue is currently seeking applicants interested in a Beach Patrol/Lifeguard position in the Kiawah-Seabrook Island area near Charleston, SC. Applicants should possess a high level of physical fitness and have a high degree of comfort in the open water environment. Employees will be trained to operate vehicles and ATV's on the beach, personal watercraft in surf conditions for rescue purposes, as well as other training in specialized rescue equipment and medical skills. Beach Patrol/Lifeguarding is a rewarding profession that not only provides you with a platform to launch into health care, law enforcement, and public service - it also is a great way to spend a summer on the beach!

 

 

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Employment Requirements

Prior to an independent duty assignment, each applicant shall:

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  • Complete USLA Preseason Training

  • Possess a Current Driver's License

  • Pass a criminal background Check

  • Pass a drug screening

Pre-Employment Physical Testing

Prior to employment, each applicant must demonstrate the ability to:

  • Swim 500 meters (550 yards) in under 10 minutes

  • Run 1 mile in under 8 minutes

  • Make water entries

  • Perform agilities as required

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New employees must complete 156 hours of training prior to independent duty (certified EMT's only need 116 hours).  

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Please see the mandatory training dates on the calendar link above to make sure your start date is early enough to attend all required training.

Applications may be submitted online or hardcopies mailed to:

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 32 Sora Rail Road

Kiawah Island, SC 29455

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Contact Human Resources for assistance.

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