LAGUNA BEACH : Applications Accepted for Lifeguard Posts
Strong swimmers seeking temporary or part-time work can apply now to become lifeguards or swim instructors for the city of Laguna Beach.
Seasonal and rookie lifeguards must undergo testing, including completing an 1,000-yard ocean swim in 20 minutes or less. Applicants who pass the physical tests and oral interview will begin a training program in May.
Rookie lifeguards continue to receive training throughout the summer and work under the direct supervision of other lifeguards. The hourly pay for a seasonal lifeguard is $9.62 and for a rookie lifeguard is $7.25.
Seasonal swim instructors and pool lifeguards must also pass a series of qualifying tests, including swimming 1,000 yards in under 20 minutes and being able to lift or drag 150 pounds for 20 feet.
The pay range for swim instructors and pool lifeguards is $7 to $8.50 per hour.
Applications for all positions are available in the Personnel Department at City Hall, 505 Forest Ave., or at the Lifeguard Headquarters at the north end of Main Beach.
For more information, call (714) 494-6572 or (714) 494-6571 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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