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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
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You must be at least 18 years of age and in good health with no physical limitations. |
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You must be able to complete a 500 yard swim in 10 minutes or less.* |
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You must possess all current lifeguard, CPR and first aid certifications. |
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You must observe beach and water areas for any unsafe situation that may arise and be able to respond quickly. |
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You must be able to communicate with others in a professional manner. |
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You must be able to prepare written reports.
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You must have at least a high school education.
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All men must be clean shaven
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Within working hours, all apparel worn must be JBS approved.
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*Swim must be done in a smooth and timely fashion as well as in good form. Management will ultimately approve the pass or fail of each individual.
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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
The pay varies according to experience and commissions earned. Every lifeguard stand is set up on a percentage basis. The commissions come from rentals of chairs and umbrellas. During the first year, lifeguards can earn in excess of $500 per week. Advancement is evaluated on effort, motivation and commitment to John's Beach Service and its determination to provide top of the line beach service for the Myrtle Beach area. The first year lifeguard does have avenues for advancements within the company.
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Surf School
Each Wednesday, physical training seminars will be conducted at the conclusion of the work day. Usually lasting approximately 2 hours, ocean knowledge and skills will be taught and practiced until management sees fit.
Emergency Response Team
At the beginning of the summer, an Emergency Response Team, or E.R.T. team, will be put together consisting of individuals who can be trusted and relied on to be able to respond to beach emergencies from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. after all guards have left the beach. The team will consist of 16 members. Each day, 2 members will take a beach vehicle and be able to respond to any emergencies that may arise. At the conclusion of the summer, these individuals will be treated to dinner as well as receive an E.R.T. jacket.
TO ORDER LADIES' SWIMSUITS
Click on the swimsuit on the right to visit the ladies lifeguard section for your suit.
Select any swimsuit, (one or two peice), that meets the following criteria:
Must have "lifeguard" or "guard" displayed upon it, Must be "navy" in color.
If any items need to be shipped to the guard house, the address is:
605 29th Ave. N. Ext
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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