Temporary Beach Lifeguards

QUALIFICATIONS & PARTICULARS:

1.      CHARACTER

Candidates shall be of good character.

2.      HEALTH

Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

3.      QUALIFICATIONS

·        All candidates must be at least 17 years of age on 1st May 2025.

·        On the date of the interview (or as soon thereafter) all candidates must hold as a minimum requirement, a current in date National Beach Lifeguard Award from Irish Water Safety, or equivalent, as recognised by International Lifesaving Federation (ILS), (not more than two years old and must remain in date for the season until September 2025).

***Original Certificates to prove the above requirements must be submitted with the Application Form. Certificates will be returned.***

·        Have knowledge of the use and care of surf rescue and other lifesaving equipment.

·        Have a thorough knowledge of resuscitation (including BLS and CPR) and basic First Aid.

·        Candidates will be required to undergo a practical Beach Lifeguard examination/test conducted by Irish Water Safety. The test will likely take place at Coral Leisure Swimming Pool, Wicklow Town in April/May 2025 (date to be confirmed). All applicants must attend for this examination/test. If unable to attend on the allocated date the candidate must arrange their own examination/test.

·        The Garda Vetting process will be carried out in respect of all applicants.

4.      LOCATION:

Lifeguards will be appointed to the Beaches in the following locations:

Bray, Greystones South, Wicklow Harbour, Brittas Bay North and South and Arklow South Beach.

5.      DUTIES

The role of a Beach Lifeguard is to provide supervision of activities at public bathing locations in County Wicklow in order to prevent drowning accidents and to provide emergency rescue service in the case of accidents. Beach Lifeguards may be assigned to any beach during their term of employment.

Additional duties may be assigned to Beach Lifeguards by a designated person appointed by Wicklow County Council and duties may change from time to time. You will be provided with a list of duties as part of your induction training.

6.      HOURS

Average working hours for Beach Lifeguards range from 11.00am – 7.00pm and are approximately 40 hours per week. *Please note that hours may vary depending on requirements and/or location*.

7.      SALARY

€16.45 per hour gross in accordance with Circular E.L. 03/2024