John's Beach Service Information / Myrtle Beach Lifeguard Info
General
Responsibilities of Guarding
The lifeguard
provides water safety, beach safety and beach
control. The lifeguard also rents umbrellas
and chairs as part of the beach service. Specific
duties include responding to any emergency
in the water or on the beach , administering
first aid, enforcement of city ordinances,
responding to the public at large in a professional
manner, participating in all training sessions,
preparing and filing reports, collecting money
for rental equipment and the daily set up
and take down of rental equipment.
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Essential
Job Functions & Requirements
1. |
You
must be at least 18 years of age and
in good health with no physical limitations. |
2. |
You
must be able to complete a 500 meter
swim in 12 minutes or less. |
3. |
You
must possess all current lifeguard,
CPR and first aid certifications. |
4. |
You
must observe beach and water areas for
any unsafe situation that may arise
and be able to respond quickly. |
5. |
You
must be able to communicate with others
in a professional manner. |
6. |
You
must be able to prepare written reports. |
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Working
Conditions & Physical Abilities
Work is performed
outdoors and around water. Exposure to direct
sunlight over extended periods of time is
a part of this job. There are extended periods
of walking, standing and sitting. It is essential
that one must be able to hear calls for help
and see troubled swimmers or beach users.
One must be able to lift up to 35lbs. or more
as well as operate all rescue equipment.
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Salary
& Pay
-WAGES: Employees will be paid either by commission from rentals or by a set
daily rate if he/she is used as a lifeguard only (LGO). The base rate is a
minimum gross wage an employee earns if commissions do not exceed the base
pay due to bad weather. Base is 400.00 per week for a 7 day work week. LGO
and relief guard pay will range from $65-$75 daily. Daily rate for relief
and LGO pay will be based on the length of employment with John's Beach
Service.
COMMISSION: Range is from 10% to 30% according to the stand worked.
Employee agrees that up to 15% of his/her weekly pay will be held by the
employer in an unpaid commission fund, that is payable upon satisfactory
fulfillment of this agreement. The employee will forfeit this fund if
he/she does not fulfill this agreement for any reason. No unpaid commission
will be dispersed before labor day weekend.
PAYDAY: Pay week is from Monday a.m. to Sunday p.m. Pay day is the
following Wednesday at the JBS office located at 29th Ave. North, Myrtle
Beach. Any re-issuing of payroll checks due to lost, stolen, or damage will
cost the employee $25.00 that will be deducted from the new check. ALL
PAYCHECKS WILL BE VOIDED ON NOVEMBER 15TH OF THE CURRENT YEAR IF NOT
DEPOSITED.
DEDUCTIONS: Excluding required taxes, deductions might include unpaid
commission, rent, loans, fines, cleaning fees, lost stolen, or damaged
equipment, and uniforms.
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TRAINING: The length of training will be determined by a manager. Pay will
be $50 a day. The training period is usually 3 days. Should an employee
not complete training or be unable to pass the required swim test, they will
not receive pay for training
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HOUSING: Housing is provided at a minimal cost to JBS employees. Employees
seeking housing must agree and sign a JBS Housing Agreement prior to moving
into JBS housing. Employees not residing in JBS housing must follow the
same rules, terms, and regulations as renters while on the JBS property.
Fines will be levied for failure to keep rooms and grounds clean.
WORKOUT FACILITY: JBS also has a full workout building on the
premises that includes free weights, various machines, punching bag, and
other cardio equipment. Guards will be allowed to use this facility during
normal hours as long as it is kept clean, sanitary, and weights are returned
to holding racks upon completion.
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BENEFITS: No work = No pay, for sickness, vacations, or holidays. If you
are not on the beach working, you do not receive any pay. No exceptions!
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EQUIPMENT: Employees are responsible for all company equipment. If
equipment is lost, stolen, or damaged due to negligence, the employee must
pay for the replacement cost of said equipment. This cost may be deducted
from the employees paycheck and/or unpaid commission fund. Replacement cost
of company issue equipment is as follows: Buoy-$60, Rocking Bar-$30,
Umbrella-$100, Chair-$65, Radio Replacement-$400.
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UNIFORMS: Employees must wear JBS issued uniforms at all times while
working. These uniforms will be provided at a minimal cost for employees,
which will be deducted from following paychecks. Any uniforms worn on the
beach while working must be purchased from JBS. While wearing your uniform,
remember you are a representative of JBS to the community and the general
public. You must purchase at least 3 shirts, 2 shorts or bathing suits,
whistle, first aid kit, and CPR rescue mask, unless otherwise provided.
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VIOLATIONS: Continued violations of JBS or city policies after three written
warnings could result in immediate termination. No unpaid commission will
be paid out if termination occurs. If you are 30 minutes late for set-up
there will be at $50 fine from that days work. Second offense will be a $75
fine and third offense will be $100 fine or termination. If termination
occurs, the employee will be paid at the minimum wage for the hours worked
in the pay period. Upon fully executed contract or termination from JBS, a
$50 cleaning fee will be deducted from the last paycheck or unpaid
commission check if the living area does not pass inspection by JBS
management.
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